What is the sales tax rate in Kent, Washington?

The combined sales tax rate in Kent, Washington is 10.500% as of 2026. This includes the Washington state rate of 6.500% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Kent sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 10.500% (or 0.01050) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $10.50 in sales tax.

What is the Washington state sales tax rate?

The base Washington state sales tax rate is 6.500%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Kent have a county sales tax?

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

When was the Kent sales tax rate last updated?

The Kent 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

Kent, WA Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Kent, Washington is 10.500%.

Combined Rate 10.500%

State6.500% City2.000%

Kent Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Washington State Sales Tax	6.500%
City / Municipal Tax	2.000%
Special District Tax	2.000%
Total Combined Rate	10.500%

Which County Is Kent In?

Kent falls within King, Washington. King imposes a 1.400% county-level sales tax in addition to the Washington state base rate.

Kent ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Kent for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 10.500% combined rate.

98030 98031 98032 98042

Nearby Tax Rates

Business Nexus in Washington

Economic Nexus Threshold

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

FAQ: Kent Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Kent, Washington is 10.500% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 10.500% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $52.50 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Kent are subject to the 10.500% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Washington Department of Revenue or DMV.

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

Sales Tax Calculator

Using 10.500% rate for Kent, WA

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Rate applied: 10.500% combined

Official Tax Authority

Washington State Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: Monthly, quarterly, or annual returns. Due dates vary by filing frequency. File via My DOR portal.

Visit Official Portal (800) 647-7706