What is the sales tax rate in West Haven, Connecticut?

The combined sales tax rate in West Haven, Connecticut is 6.400% as of 2026. This includes the Connecticut state rate of 6.400% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the West Haven sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 6.400% (or 0.00640) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $6.40 in sales tax.

What is the Connecticut state sales tax rate?

The base Connecticut state sales tax rate is 6.400%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does West Haven have a county sales tax?

West Haven does not levy an additional county-level sales tax beyond the state base rate.

When was the West Haven sales tax rate last updated?

The West Haven 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

West Haven, CT Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in West Haven, Connecticut is 6.400%.

Combined Rate 6.400%

State6.400%

West Haven Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Connecticut State Sales Tax	6.400%
Total Combined Rate	6.400%

Which County Is West Haven In?

West Haven falls within South Central Connecticut, Connecticut. South Central Connecticut imposes a 0.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Connecticut state base rate.

West Haven ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to West Haven for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 6.400% combined rate.

06516

Nearby Tax Rates

New Haven 3.4 mi

6.400%

Combined Rate

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Business Nexus in Connecticut

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Connecticut from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect Connecticut sales tax.

FAQ: West Haven Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in West Haven, Connecticut is 6.400% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 6.400% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $32.00 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in West Haven are subject to the 6.400% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Connecticut Department of Revenue or DMV.

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

Sales Tax Calculator

Using 6.400% rate for West Haven, CT

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Rate applied: 6.400% combined

Official Tax Authority

Connecticut Department of Revenue Services

Filing Deadline: Monthly returns due the last day of the following month. File via myconneCT portal.

Visit Official Portal (860) 297-5962