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Huntington Beach, California Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Huntington Beach, California is 10.100% as verified May 2026.

Combined Rate 10.100%
State7.300% County0.300% City1.000%

Huntington Beach Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction Rate
California State Sales Tax 7.300%
County Sales Tax 0.300%
City / Municipal Tax 1.000%
Special District Tax 1.500%
Total Combined Rate 10.100%

Local Special District Tax Explainer

See how each layer of tax contributes to a sample purchase in Huntington Beach, California.

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Special district taxes are one reason nearby ZIP codes can produce different totals.

This location currently shows no separate special district levy in the stored rate breakdown.

Which County Is Huntington Beach In?

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

Huntington Beach ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Huntington Beach for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 10.100% combined rate.

92646 92647 92648 92649

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.

Interactive Nexus Check

Use your sales volume to estimate whether registration is likely required in California.

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Product Taxability Checker

Use the current state data model to estimate whether common categories are taxable in California.

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FAQ: Huntington Beach Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Huntington Beach, California is 10.100% as verified May 2026.
Multiply your purchase price by 10.100% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $50.50 in sales tax.
Groceries are generally taxable in California. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.
Vehicle purchases in Huntington Beach are subject to the 10.100% 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.

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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.

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Sales Tax Calculator & Compliance Helper

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ZIP / City Sales Tax Lookup

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Economic Nexus Checker

Compare your state-specific sales activity against current nexus thresholds using existing site data.

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Should I Collect Sales Tax?

A fast intent-matching decision tree for businesses, marketplace sellers, and remote sellers.

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Exemption Certificate Finder

Point buyers and sellers toward the right official portal and documentation checklist.

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Product Taxability Checker

Version 1 uses the categories already modeled in the current database and always links back to official verification.

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