Franklin, Virginia sales tax rate: 6%
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The sales tax rate in Franklin, Virginia is 6%. That’s the 5.3% statewide rate plus 0.7% in local taxes. It’s higher than 41 of the 61 Virginia cities we checked, and 15 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Franklin combined rate
6%
- Virginia state
- 4.3%
- Franklin CityCounty
- 1%
- Hampton Roads DistrictSpecial district
- 0.7%
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- VirginiaState · 4.3%$4.30
- Franklin CityCounty · 1%$1.00
- Hampton Roads DistrictSpecial district · 0.7%$0.70
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State, county and special district taxes add up to 6%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Franklin addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of Virginia | State | 4.3% |
| Franklin City | County | 1% |
| Hampton Roads District | Special district | 0.7% |
| Combined rate | 6% |
Rate history
- July 20236%
- July 20246%
- July 20256%
- July 20266%
- Today6%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near Franklin
Closest cities
- Windsor14 mi6%
- Suffolk17 mi6%
- Smithfield27 mi6%
- Portsmouth35 mi6%
- Chesapeake35 mi6%
- Newport News36 mi6%
- Norfolk42 mi6%
- Williamsburg42 mi7%
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What is the sales tax rate in Franklin, Virginia?
The combined sales tax rate in Franklin is 6% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 4.3% Virginia state tax, 1% Franklin City, 0.7% Hampton Roads District.
Why does Franklin pay Hampton Roads District tax?
A special district such as Hampton Roads District levies its 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 Franklin’s 23851 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Franklin?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Franklin?
Yes, if they have nexus in Virginia: more than $100,000 in Virginia sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the Virginia Department of Taxation and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. Virginia Department of Taxation · Zamp Sales Tax API, for Franklin’s 23851 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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