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

The average sales tax rate in Kern County (CA) is 8.28%, with jurisdictions ranging between 8.25% and 9.25%.

Kern County • California (CA)

60 ZIP Code

Kern County, CA Sales Tax Rates 2026

2026 sales tax rate guide for Kern County, CA. Average combined tax rate is 8.28% with local jurisdictions ranging up to 9.25%.

Average Combined Rate

8.28%

Estimated Tax Range: 8.25% - 9.25%

⚡ Direct Tax Answer & Key Takeaway

As of 2026, the local county sales tax rate in Kern County (California) is 0.00%. Combined sales tax rates across cities in this county range from 8.25% to 9.25% (averaging 8.28%).

County Tax

0.00%

Average Combined Rate

8.28%

Max Local Rate

9.25%

Indexed Cities

Cities & Towns in Kern County

City	Combined Sales Tax Rate	Action
Bakersfield	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Oildale	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Ridgecrest	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Wasco	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Rosamond	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
California City	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
McFarland	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Tehachapi	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Hillcrest	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
La Cresta	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Benton Park	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Mojave	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Greenacres	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Pine Mountain Club	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Boron	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Weedpatch	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Edwards AFB	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Weldon	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Lost Hills	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Bakersfield Country Club	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Bodfish	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Buttonwillow	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Maricopa	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Stebbins	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
North Edwards	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Kernville	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Lebec	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Lake of the Woods	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Mountain Mesa	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Valley Acres	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Keene	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Ridgecrest Heights	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Olde Stockdale	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Di Giorgio	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Onyx	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Mountain Meadows	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Tupman	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Mettler	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Old River	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Cherokee Strip	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Johannesburg	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Fellows	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
McKittrick	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Rivergrove	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Glennville	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Randsburg	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Alta Sierra	8.25%	View Tax Rates →
Tarina	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 Kern County

93203 8.25% 93205 8.25% 93206 8.25% 93220 8.25% 93222 8.25% 93224 8.25% 93225 8.25% 93226 8.25% 93238 8.25% 93240 8.25% 93241 8.25% 93243 8.25% 93249 8.25% 93250 9.25% 93251 8.25% 93252 8.25% 93255 8.25% 93263 8.25% 93268 8.25% 93276 8.25% 93280 8.25% 93283 8.25% 93285 8.25% 93287 8.25% 93301 8.25% 93302 8.25% 93304 8.25% 93305 8.25% 93306 8.25% 93307 8.25% 93308 8.25% 93309 8.25% 93311 8.25% 93312 8.25% 93313 8.25% 93314 8.25% 93383 8.25% 93384 8.25% 93385 8.25% 93386 8.25% 93387 8.25% 93388 8.25% 93389 8.25% 93390 8.25% 93501 8.25% 93502 8.25% 93504 8.25% 93505 8.25% 93516 8.25% 93523 8.25% 93524 8.25% 93528 8.25% 93531 8.25% 93554 8.25% 93555 8.25% 93556 9.25% 93560 8.25% 93561 8.25% 93581 8.25% 93596 8.25%

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

The county tax rate for Kern 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).