What is the sales tax rate in Orinda, California?

The combined sales tax rate in Orinda, California is 12.100% as of 2026. This includes the California state rate of 7.300% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Orinda sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 12.100% (or 0.01210) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $12.10 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 Orinda have a county sales tax?

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

When was the Orinda sales tax rate last updated?

The Orinda 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

Orinda, CA Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Orinda, California is 12.100%.

Combined Rate 12.100%

State7.300% County0.300% City0.500%

Orinda Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
California State Sales Tax	7.300%
County Sales Tax	0.300%
City / Municipal Tax	0.500%
Special District Tax	4.000%
Total Combined Rate	12.100%

Which County Is Orinda In?

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

Orinda ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Orinda for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 12.100% combined rate.

94563

Nearby Tax Rates

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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: Orinda Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Orinda, California is 12.100% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 12.100% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $60.50 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Orinda are subject to the 12.100% 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.

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