King City, California sales tax rate: 8.75%
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The sales tax rate in King City, 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.King City combined rate
8.75%
- California state
- 6.25%
- Monterey CountyCounty
- 1%
- Monterey CountySpecial district
- 0.5%
- Unincorporated (Monterey County)Special district
- 1%
King City sales tax calculator
Enter a price and what you’re selling.
- CaliforniaState · 6.25%$6.25
- Monterey CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
- Monterey CountySpecial district · 0.5%$0.50
- Unincorporated (Monterey County)Special district · 1%$1.00
Charging this at checkout? Zamp calculates it on every order and files the returns.
Book a demoKing City sales tax rate breakdown
State, county and special district taxes add up to 8.75%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some King City addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of California | State | 6.25% |
| Monterey County | County | 1% |
| Monterey County | Special district | 0.5% |
| Unincorporated (Monterey County) | Special district | 1% |
| Combined rate | 8.75% |
Rate history
- July 20237.75%
- July 20247.75%
- July 20258.75%
- July 20268.75%
- Today8.75%
Changed since July 2023.
Sales tax near King City
Closest cities
- Soledad18 mi9.25%
- Gonzales26 mi8.75%
- Salinas43 mi9.25%
- Del Rey Oaks47 mi9.25%
- Seaside47 mi9.25%
- Marina49 mi9.25%
- Monterey50 mi9.25%
- Carmel By The Sea50 mi9.25%
Elsewhere in Monterey County
- Salinas9.25%
- Seaside9.25%
- Monterey9.25%
- Soledad9.25%
- Marina9.25%
- Pacific Grove9.25%
- Gonzales8.75%
- Carmel By The Sea9.25%
- Del Rey Oaks9.25%
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King City sales tax questions.
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What is the sales tax rate in King City, California?
The combined sales tax rate in King City is 8.75% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% California state tax, 1% Monterey County, 0.5% Monterey County, 1% Unincorporated (Monterey County).
Why does King City pay Monterey County and Unincorporated (Monterey County) tax?
Special districts such as Monterey County and Unincorporated (Monterey 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 King City’s 93930 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in King City?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in King City?
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 King City’s 93930 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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