What is the sales tax rate in Cape Coral, Florida?

The combined sales tax rate in Cape Coral, Florida is 6.500% as of 2026. This includes the Florida state rate of 6.000% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Cape Coral sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 6.500% (or 0.00650) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $6.50 in sales tax.

What is the Florida state sales tax rate?

The base Florida state sales tax rate is 6.000%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Cape Coral have a county sales tax?

Cape Coral imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 0.500% on top of the state rate.

When was the Cape Coral sales tax rate last updated?

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

Verified March 2026

Cape Coral, Florida Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Cape Coral, Florida is 6.500% as verified March 2026.

Combined Rate 6.500%

State6.000% County0.500%

Cape Coral Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Florida State Sales Tax	6.000%
County Sales Tax	0.500%
Total Combined Rate	6.500%

Which County Is Cape Coral In?

Cape Coral falls within Lee, Florida. Lee imposes a 0.700% county-level sales tax in addition to the Florida state base rate.

Cape Coral ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Cape Coral for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 6.500% combined rate.

33904 33909 33914 33990 33991 33993

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Business Nexus in Florida

Economic Nexus Threshold

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

FAQ: Cape Coral Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Cape Coral, Florida is 6.500% as verified March 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 6.500% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $32.50 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Cape Coral are subject to the 6.500% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Florida Department of Revenue or DMV.

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

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