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

The average sales tax rate in Lake County (CA) is 7.50%, with jurisdictions ranging between 7.25% and 8.75%.

Lake County • California (CA)

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Lake County, CA Sales Tax Rates 2026

2026 sales tax rate guide for Lake County, CA. Average combined tax rate is 7.50% with local jurisdictions ranging up to 8.75%.

Average Combined Rate

7.50%

Estimated Tax Range: 7.25% - 8.75%

⚡ Direct Tax Answer & Key Takeaway

As of 2026, the local county sales tax rate in Lake County (California) is 0.00%. Combined sales tax rates across cities in this county range from 7.25% to 8.75% (averaging 7.50%).

County Tax

0.00%

Average Combined Rate

7.50%

Max Local Rate

8.75%

Indexed Cities

Cities & Towns in Lake County

City	Combined Sales Tax Rate	Action
Clearlake	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Hidden Valley Lake	7.25%	View Tax Rates →
Lucerne	7.25%	View Tax Rates →
North Lakeport	7.25%	View Tax Rates →
Nice	7.25%	View Tax Rates →
Clearlake Oaks	7.25%	View Tax Rates →
Middletown	7.25%	View Tax Rates →
Upper Lake	7.25%	View Tax Rates →
Cobb	7.25%	View Tax Rates →
Soda Bay	7.25%	View Tax Rates →
Lower Lake	7.25%	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 Lake County

95422 8.75% 95423 7.25% 95424 8.75% 95426 7.25% 95451 7.25% 95453 7.25% 95457 7.25% 95458 7.25% 95461 7.25% 95464 7.25% 95467 7.25% 95485 7.25%

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

The county tax rate for Lake County is 0.00%. When combined with California state taxes and local municipal/district taxes, the overall sales tax rate varies between 7.25% and 8.75%.

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