What is the sales tax rate in Cottage Grove, Minnesota?

The combined sales tax rate in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 8.400% as of 2026. This includes the Minnesota state rate of 6.900% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Cottage Grove sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 8.400% (or 0.00840) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $8.40 in sales tax.

What is the Minnesota state sales tax rate?

The base Minnesota state sales tax rate is 6.900%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Cottage Grove have a county sales tax?

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

When was the Cottage Grove sales tax rate last updated?

The Cottage Grove 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

Cottage Grove, MN Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 8.400%.

Combined Rate 8.400%

State6.900%

Cottage Grove Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Minnesota State Sales Tax	6.900%
Special District Tax	1.500%
Total Combined Rate	8.400%

Which County Is Cottage Grove In?

Cottage Grove falls within Washington, Minnesota. Washington imposes a 0.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Minnesota state base rate.

Cottage Grove ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Cottage Grove for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 8.400% combined rate.

55016

Nearby Tax Rates

Business Nexus in Minnesota

Economic Nexus Threshold

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

FAQ: Cottage Grove Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is 8.400% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 8.400% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $42.00 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Cottage Grove are subject to the 8.400% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Minnesota Department of Revenue or DMV.

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

Sales Tax Calculator

Using 8.400% rate for Cottage Grove, MN

Purchase Amount ($)

Tax Amount $0.00

Total with Tax $100.00

Rate applied: 8.400% combined

Official Tax Authority

Minnesota Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: Monthly returns due the 20th; annual returns due February 5. File via e-Services on the DOR website.

Visit Official Portal (651) 296-6181