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

The average sales tax rate in Monterey County (CA) is 9.01%, with jurisdictions ranging between 8.75% and 9.50%.

Monterey County • California (CA)

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Monterey County, CA Sales Tax Rates 2026

2026 sales tax rate guide for Monterey County, CA. Average combined tax rate is 9.01% with local jurisdictions ranging up to 9.50%.

Average Combined Rate

9.01%

Estimated Tax Range: 8.75% - 9.50%

⚡ Direct Tax Answer & Key Takeaway

As of 2026, the local county sales tax rate in Monterey County (California) is 0.00%. Combined sales tax rates across cities in this county range from 8.75% to 9.50% (averaging 9.01%).

County Tax

0.00%

Average Combined Rate

9.01%

Max Local Rate

9.50%

Indexed Cities

Cities & Towns in Monterey County

City	Combined Sales Tax Rate	Action
Salinas	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Monterey	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Soledad	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Marina	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Greenfield	9.50%	View Tax Rates →
Pacific Grove	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Gonzales	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Carmel Valley Village	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Del Monte Forest	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Carmel-by-the-Sea	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Pine Canyon	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Elkhorn	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Del Rey Oaks	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Boronda	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Fort Hunter Liggett	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Chualar	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
San Ardo	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Sand City	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Lockwood	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Spreckels	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
San Lucas	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Bradley	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Moss Landing	8.75%	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 Monterey County

93426 8.75% 93450 8.75% 93901 9.25% 93902 9.25% 93905 9.25% 93906 9.25% 93907 8.75% 93915 9.25% 93921 9.25% 93922 8.75% 93923 9.25% 93924 8.75% 93925 8.75% 93926 8.75% 93927 9.50% 93928 8.75% 93930 8.75% 93932 8.75% 93933 9.25% 93940 9.25% 93943 9.25% 93944 9.25% 93950 9.25% 93953 8.75% 93954 8.75% 93955 9.25% 93960 9.25% 93962 8.75% 95012 8.75% 95039 8.75%

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

The county tax rate for Monterey County is 0.00%. When combined with California state taxes and local municipal/district taxes, the overall sales tax rate varies between 8.75% and 9.50%.

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