Imperial Beach, California sales tax rate: 8.75%
Last updated Checked monthly
The sales tax rate in Imperial Beach, 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.Imperial Beach combined rate
8.75%
- California state
- 6.25%
- San Diego CountyCounty
- 1%
- San Diego CountySpecial district
- 0.5%
- Imperial Beach City (San Diego County)Special district
- 1%
Imperial Beach sales tax calculator
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- CaliforniaState · 6.25%$6.25
- San Diego CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
- San Diego CountySpecial district · 0.5%$0.50
- Imperial Beach City (San Diego 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 Imperial Beach addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of California | State | 6.25% |
| San Diego County | County | 1% |
| San Diego County | Special district | 0.5% |
| Imperial Beach City (San Diego 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 Imperial Beach
Closest cities
- Chula Vista7 mi8.75%
- Lemon Grove12 mi8.75%
- La Mesa15 mi8.5%
- San Diego17 mi7.75%
- El Cajon18 mi8.25%
- Santee21 mi7.75%
- Poway29 mi7.75%
- Solana Beach30 mi8.75%
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Imperial Beach sales tax questions.
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What is the sales tax rate in Imperial Beach, California?
The combined sales tax rate in Imperial Beach is 8.75% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% California state tax, 1% San Diego County, 0.5% San Diego County, 1% Imperial Beach City (San Diego County).
Why does Imperial Beach pay San Diego County and Imperial Beach City (San Diego County) tax?
Special districts such as San Diego County and Imperial Beach City (San Diego 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 Imperial Beach’s 91932 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Imperial Beach?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Imperial Beach?
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 Imperial Beach’s 91932 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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