What is the sales tax rate in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota?

The combined sales tax rate in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is 7.900% as of 2026. This includes the Minnesota state rate of 6.900% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Detroit Lakes sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 7.900% (or 0.00790) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $7.90 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 Detroit Lakes have a county sales tax?

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

When was the Detroit Lakes sales tax rate last updated?

The Detroit Lakes 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

Detroit Lakes, MN Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is 7.900%.

Combined Rate 7.900%

State6.900% City0.500%

Detroit Lakes Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Minnesota State Sales Tax	6.900%
City / Municipal Tax	0.500%
Special District Tax	0.500%
Total Combined Rate	7.900%

Which County Is Detroit Lakes In?

Detroit Lakes falls within Becker, Minnesota. Becker imposes a 0.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Minnesota state base rate.

Detroit Lakes ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Detroit Lakes for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 7.900% combined rate.

56501

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: Detroit Lakes Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is 7.900% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 7.900% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $39.50 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Detroit Lakes are subject to the 7.900% 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 7.900% rate for Detroit Lakes, MN

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Rate applied: 7.900% 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