What is the sales tax rate in San Mateo County, CA?

The average sales tax rate in San Mateo County (CA) is 9.57%, with jurisdictions ranging between 9.38% and 9.88%.

San Mateo County • Californië (CA)

36 Postcode (ZIP)

San Mateo County, CA Sales Tax Rates 2026

2026 sales tax rate guide for San Mateo County, CA. Average combined tax rate is 9.57% with local jurisdictions ranging up to 9.88%.

Gemiddeld Gecombineerd Tarief

9.57%

Geschatte Belastingmarge: 9.38% - 9.88%

⚡ Direct Tax Answer & Key Takeaway

As of 2026, the local county sales tax rate in San Mateo County (Californië) is 0.00%. Combined sales tax rates across cities in this county range from 9.38% to 9.88% (averaging 9.57%).

Countybelasting

0.00%

Gemiddeld Gecombineerd Tarief

9.57%

Maximaal Lokaal Tarief

9.88%

Geregistreerde Steden

Cities & Towns in San Mateo County

Stad	Gecombineerd Belastingtarief	Action
San Mateo	9.62%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Daly City	9.88%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Redwood City	9.88%	Bekijk Tarieven →
South San Francisco	9.88%	Bekijk Tarieven →
San Bruno	9.88%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Pacifica	9.88%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Foster City	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Menlo Park	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Burlingame	9.62%	Bekijk Tarieven →
San Carlos	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
East Palo Alto	9.88%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Belmont	9.88%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Millbrae	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
North Fair Oaks	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Hillsborough	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Atherton	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
El Granada	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Brisbane	9.88%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Broadmoor	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Emerald Lake Hills	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
West Menlo Park	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Montara	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Moss Beach	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Colma	9.88%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Baywood Park	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Ladera	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
La Honda	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Pescadero	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →
Loma Mar	9.38%	Bekijk Tarieven →

📋 State Tax Rules & Compliance Guide

Sourcing Rule: Hybrid (Origin for city/county, Destination for district taxes)

Groceries & Food: Exempt (0%)

Clothing & Apparel: Taxable (standard rates)

SaaS & Digital Goods: Non-Taxable (Custom & off-the-shelf cloud software is exempt)

Economic Nexus Threshold: $500,000 in cumulative California sales

Official Tax Authority: California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) ↗

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ZIP Codes in San Mateo County

94002 9.88% 94005 9.88% 94010 9.38% 94011 9.62% 94014 9.88% 94015 9.38% 94016 9.88% 94017 9.88% 94018 9.38% 94019 9.38% 94020 9.38% 94021 9.38% 94025 9.38% 94026 9.38% 94027 9.38% 94028 9.38% 94030 9.38% 94037 9.38% 94038 9.38% 94044 9.88% 94060 9.38% 94061 9.88% 94062 9.38% 94063 9.38% 94064 9.38% 94065 9.88% 94066 9.88% 94070 9.38% 94080 9.88% 94083 9.88% 94303 9.88% 94401 9.62% 94402 9.38% 94403 9.62% 94404 9.38% 94497 9.62%

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Key questions and answers regarding sales tax rates, exemptions, and compliance.

The county tax rate for San Mateo County is 0.00%. When combined with Californië state taxes and local municipal/district taxes, the overall sales tax rate varies between 9.38% and 9.88%.

In Californië, grocery items are currently Exempt (0%). SaaS and digital automated goods are Non-Taxable (Custom & off-the-shelf cloud software is exempt).