Fortuna, California sales tax rate: 9.5%
Last updated Checked monthly
The sales tax rate in Fortuna, California is 9.5%. That’s the 7.25% statewide rate plus 2.25% in local taxes. It’s higher than 211 of the 310 California cities we checked.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Fortuna combined rate
9.5%
- California state
- 6.25%
- Humboldt CountyCounty
- 1%
- Humboldt CountySpecial district
- 1.5%
- Fortuna City (Humboldt County)Special district
- 0.75%
Fortuna sales tax calculator
Enter a price and what you’re selling.
- CaliforniaState · 6.25%$6.25
- Humboldt CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
- Humboldt CountySpecial district · 1.5%$1.50
- Fortuna City (Humboldt County)Special district · 0.75%$0.75
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State, county and special district taxes add up to 9.5%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Fortuna addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of California | State | 6.25% |
| Humboldt County | County | 1% |
| Humboldt County | Special district | 1.5% |
| Fortuna City (Humboldt County) | Special district | 0.75% |
| Combined rate | 9.5% |
Rate history
- July 20238.5%
- July 20248.5%
- July 20259.5%
- July 20269.5%
- Today9.5%
Changed since July 2023.
Sales tax near Fortuna
Closest cities
- Eureka15 mi10.25%
- Trinidad33 mi8.75%
- Crescent City81 mi8.25%
- Etna89 mi7.25%
- Willits92 mi7.875%
- Redding93 mi7.25%
- Fort Jones98 mi7.25%
- Red Bluff104 mi8.5%
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What is the sales tax rate in Fortuna, California?
The combined sales tax rate in Fortuna is 9.5% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% California state tax, 1% Humboldt County, 1.5% Humboldt County, 0.75% Fortuna City (Humboldt County).
Why does Fortuna pay Humboldt County and Fortuna City (Humboldt County) tax?
Special districts such as Humboldt County and Fortuna City (Humboldt 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 Fortuna’s 95540 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Fortuna?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Fortuna?
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 Fortuna’s 95540 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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