What is the sales tax rate in Butte County, CA?

The average sales tax rate in Butte County (CA) is 8.49%, with jurisdictions ranging between 8.25% and 9.25%.

Butte County • California (CA)

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Butte County, CA Sales Tax Rates 2026

2026 sales tax rate guide for Butte County, CA. Average combined tax rate is 8.49% with local jurisdictions ranging up to 9.25%.

Average Combined Rate

8.49%

Estimated Tax Range: 8.25% - 9.25%

⚡ Direct Tax Answer & Key Takeaway

As of 2026, the local county sales tax rate in Butte County (California) is 0.00%. Combined sales tax rates across cities in this county range from 8.25% to 9.25% (averaging 8.49%).

County Tax

0.00%

Average Combined Rate

8.49%

Max Local Rate

9.25%

Indexed Cities

Cities & Towns in Butte County

City	Combined Sales Tax Rate	Action
Chico	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Oroville	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Paradise	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Gridley	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Durham	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Palermo	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Biggs	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Berry Creek	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Butte Creek Canyon	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Bangor	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Clipper Mills	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Stirling City	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Nord	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Richvale	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Rackerby	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Robinson Mill	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Cherokee	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Forbestown	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Butte Meadows	8.25%	View Tax Rates →

📋 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 Butte County

95901 8.25% 95914 8.25% 95916 8.25% 95917 8.25% 95926 9.25% 95927 9.25% 95928 8.25% 95929 9.25% 95930 8.25% 95938 8.25% 95940 9.25% 95941 8.25% 95942 8.25% 95948 8.25% 95954 8.25% 95958 8.25% 95965 8.25% 95966 8.25% 95967 8.75% 95968 8.25% 95969 8.75% 95973 8.25% 95974 8.25% 95976 9.25% 95978 8.25%

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

The county tax rate for Butte County is 0.00%. When combined with California state taxes and local municipal/district taxes, the overall sales tax rate varies between 8.25% and 9.25%.

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