Carpinteria, California sales tax rate: 9%
Last updated Checked monthly
The sales tax rate in Carpinteria, California is 9%. That’s the 7.25% statewide rate plus 1.75% in local taxes. It’s higher than 171 of the 310 California cities we checked, and 3 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Carpinteria combined rate
9%
- California state
- 6.25%
- Santa Barbara CountyCounty
- 1%
- Santa Barbara CountySpecial district
- 0.5%
- Carpinteria City (Santa Barbara County)Special district
- 1.25%
Carpinteria sales tax calculator
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- CaliforniaState · 6.25%$6.25
- Santa Barbara CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
- Santa Barbara CountySpecial district · 0.5%$0.50
- Carpinteria City (Santa Barbara County)Special district · 1.25%$1.25
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State, county and special district taxes add up to 9%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Carpinteria addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of California | State | 6.25% |
| Santa Barbara County | County | 1% |
| Santa Barbara County | Special district | 0.5% |
| Carpinteria City (Santa Barbara County) | Special district | 1.25% |
| Combined rate | 9% |
Rate history
- July 20239%
- July 20249%
- July 20259%
- July 20269%
- Today9%
No change since July 2023.
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What is the sales tax rate in Carpinteria, California?
The combined sales tax rate in Carpinteria is 9% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% California state tax, 1% Santa Barbara County, 0.5% Santa Barbara County, 1.25% Carpinteria City (Santa Barbara County).
Why does Carpinteria pay Santa Barbara County and Carpinteria City (Santa Barbara County) tax?
Special districts such as Santa Barbara County and Carpinteria City (Santa Barbara County) levy their own sales tax on top of the state, county rates. District lines don’t always follow city limits, so an address a few streets away can have a different rate. This rate was calculated for Carpinteria’s 93013 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Carpinteria?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Carpinteria?
Yes, if they have nexus in California: more than $500,000 in California sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) · Zamp Sales Tax API, for Carpinteria’s 93013 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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