What is the sales tax rate in Eureka, California?

The combined sales tax rate in Eureka, California is 11.600% as of 2026. This includes the California state rate of 7.300% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Eureka sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 11.600% (or 0.01160) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $11.60 in sales tax.

What is the California state sales tax rate?

The base California state sales tax rate is 7.300%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Eureka have a county sales tax?

Eureka imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 0.300% on top of the state rate.

When was the Eureka sales tax rate last updated?

The Eureka sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

Eureka, CA Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Eureka, California is 11.600%.

Combined Rate 11.600%

State7.300% County0.300% City1.500%

Eureka Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
California State Sales Tax	7.300%
County Sales Tax	0.300%
City / Municipal Tax	1.500%
Special District Tax	2.500%
Total Combined Rate	11.600%

Which County Is Eureka In?

Eureka falls within Humboldt, California. Humboldt imposes a 0.300% county-level sales tax in addition to the California state base rate.

Eureka ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Eureka for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 11.600% combined rate.

95501 95503

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Business Nexus in California

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into California from out of state? Once you exceed $500,000 in annual sales or 0 transactions, you must register and collect California sales tax.

FAQ: Eureka Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Eureka, California is 11.600% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 11.600% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $58.00 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in California. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in Eureka are subject to the 11.600% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the California Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official California Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

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Official Tax Authority

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration

Filing Deadline: Returns due the last day of the month following the reporting period. File via CDTFA Online Services.

Visit Official Portal (800) 400-7115