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

The average sales tax rate in Orange County (CA) is 8.05%, with jurisdictions ranging between 7.75% and 9.25%.

Orange County • California (CA)

140 ZIP Code

Orange County, CA Sales Tax Rates 2026

2026 sales tax rate guide for Orange County, CA. Average combined tax rate is 8.05% with local jurisdictions ranging up to 9.25%.

Average Combined Rate

8.05%

Estimated Tax Range: 7.75% - 9.25%

⚡ Direct Tax Answer & Key Takeaway

As of 2026, the local county sales tax rate in Orange County (California) is 0.00%. Combined sales tax rates across cities in this county range from 7.75% to 9.25% (averaging 8.05%).

County Tax

0.00%

Average Combined Rate

8.05%

Max Local Rate

9.25%

Indexed Cities

Cities & Towns in Orange County

City	Combined Sales Tax Rate	Action
Mission Viejo	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Anaheim	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Santa Ana	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Irvine	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Huntington Beach	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Garden Grove	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Fullerton	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Orange	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Costa Mesa	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Westminster	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Lake Forest	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Newport Beach	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Buena Park	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Tustin	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Yorba Linda	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Laguna Niguel	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
San Clemente	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
La Habra	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Fountain Valley	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Placentia	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Aliso Viejo	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Cypress	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Brea	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Stanton	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
San Juan Capistrano	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Dana Point	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Laguna Hills	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
North Tustin	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Seal Beach	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Laguna Beach	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Laguna Woods	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
La Palma	8.75%	View Tax Rates →
Rancho Mission Viejo	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Los Alamitos	9.25%	View Tax Rates →
Rossmoor	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Midway City	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Villa Park	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Las Flores	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Trabuco Canyon	7.75%	View Tax Rates →
Williams Canyon	7.75%	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 Orange County

90620 8.75% 90621 8.75% 90622 8.75% 90623 8.75% 90624 8.75% 90630 7.75% 90632 8.75% 90633 8.75% 90680 8.75% 90720 7.75% 90721 9.25% 90740 9.25% 90742 7.75% 90743 9.25% 92602 7.75% 92603 7.75% 92604 7.75% 92605 7.75% 92606 7.75% 92607 7.75% 92609 7.75% 92610 7.75% 92612 7.75% 92614 7.75% 92615 7.75% 92616 7.75% 92617 7.75% 92618 7.75% 92619 7.75% 92620 7.75% 92623 7.75% 92624 7.75% 92625 7.75% 92626 7.75% 92627 7.75% 92628 7.75% 92629 7.75% 92630 7.75% 92637 7.75% 92646 7.75% 92647 7.75% 92648 7.75% 92649 7.75% 92650 7.75% 92651 7.75% 92652 7.75% 92653 7.75% 92654 7.75% 92655 7.75% 92656 7.75% 92657 7.75% 92658 7.75% 92659 7.75% 92660 7.75% 92661 7.75% 92662 7.75% 92663 7.75% 92672 7.75% 92673 7.75% 92674 7.75% 92675 7.75% 92676 7.75% 92677 7.75% 92678 7.75% 92679 7.75% 92683 9.25% 92684 9.25% 92685 9.25% 92688 7.75% 92690 7.75% 92691 7.75% 92692 7.75% 92693 7.75% 92694 7.75% 92697 7.75% 92698 7.75% 92701 9.25% 92702 9.25% 92703 9.25% 92704 9.25% 92705 7.75% 92706 9.25% 92707 9.25% 92708 8.75% 92711 7.75% 92728 8.75% 92735 9.25% 92780 7.75% 92781 7.75% 92782 7.75% 92799 9.25% 92801 7.75% 92802 7.75% 92803 7.75% 92804 8.75% 92805 7.75% 92806 7.75% 92807 7.75% 92808 7.75% 92809 7.75% 92811 8.75% 92812 7.75% 92815 7.75% 92816 7.75% 92817 7.75% 92821 7.75% 92822 7.75% 92823 7.75% 92825 7.75% 92831 7.75% 92832 7.75% 92833 7.75% 92834 7.75% 92835 7.75% 92836 7.75% 92837 7.75% 92838 7.75% 92840 8.75% 92841 8.75% 92842 8.75% 92843 8.75% 92844 8.75% 92845 8.75% 92846 8.75% 92856 7.75% 92857 7.75% 92861 7.75% 92863 7.75% 92864 7.75% 92865 7.75% 92866 7.75% 92867 7.75% 92868 7.75% 92869 7.75% 92870 8.75% 92871 8.75% 92885 7.75% 92886 7.75% 92887 7.75% 92899 7.75%

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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

The county tax rate for Orange County is 0.00%. When combined with California state taxes and local municipal/district taxes, the overall sales tax rate varies between 7.75% 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).