Colton, California sales tax rate: 8.75%
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The sales tax rate in Colton, California is 8.75%. That’s the 7.25% statewide rate plus 1.5% in local taxes. It’s higher than 104 of the 310 California cities we checked, and 61 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Colton combined rate
8.75%
- California state
- 6.25%
- San Bernardino CountyCounty
- 1%
- San Bernardino CountySpecial district
- 0.5%
- Colton City (San Bernardino County)Special district
- 1%
Colton sales tax calculator
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- CaliforniaState · 6.25%$6.25
- San Bernardino CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
- San Bernardino CountySpecial district · 0.5%$0.50
- Colton City (San Bernardino County)Special district · 1%$1.00
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State, county and special district taxes add up to 8.75%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Colton addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of California | State | 6.25% |
| San Bernardino County | County | 1% |
| San Bernardino County | Special district | 0.5% |
| Colton City (San Bernardino County) | Special district | 1% |
| Combined rate | 8.75% |
Rate history
- July 20238.75%
- July 20248.75%
- July 20258.75%
- July 20268.75%
- Today8.75%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near Colton
Closest cities
- Grand Terrace2 mi7.75%
- Loma Linda5 mi7.75%
- Rialto6 mi7.75%
- San Bernardino6 mi8.75%
- Fontana9 mi8.75%
- Redlands9 mi8.75%
- Riverside9 mi8.75%
- Highland10 mi7.75%
Elsewhere in San Bernardino County
- San Bernardino8.75%
- Fontana8.75%
- Ontario8.75%
- Rancho Cucamonga7.75%
- Victorville8.75%
- Rialto7.75%
- Hesperia7.75%
- Chino8.75%
- Upland7.75%
- Chino Hills7.75%
- Apple Valley8.75%
- Redlands8.75%
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What is the sales tax rate in Colton, California?
The combined sales tax rate in Colton is 8.75% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% California state tax, 1% San Bernardino County, 0.5% San Bernardino County, 1% Colton City (San Bernardino County).
Why does Colton pay San Bernardino County and Colton City (San Bernardino County) tax?
Special districts such as San Bernardino County and Colton City (San Bernardino 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 Colton’s 92324 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Colton?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Colton?
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 Colton’s 92324 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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