Lake Elmo, Minnesota sales tax rate: 8.375%
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The sales tax rate in Lake Elmo, Minnesota is 8.375%. That’s the 6.875% state rate plus 1.5% in local taxes. It’s higher than 110 of the 138 Minnesota cities we checked, and 8 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Lake Elmo combined rate
8.375%
- Minnesota state
- 6.875%
- Washington County TransitSpecial district
- 0.5%
- Metro Area HousingSpecial district
- 0.25%
- Metro Area TransportationSpecial district
- 0.75%
Lake Elmo sales tax calculator
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- MinnesotaState · 6.875%$6.88
- Washington County TransitSpecial district · 0.5%$0.50
- Metro Area HousingSpecial district · 0.25%$0.25
- Metro Area TransportationSpecial district · 0.75%$0.75
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State and special district taxes add up to 8.375%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Lake Elmo addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of Minnesota | State | 6.875% |
| Washington County Transit | Special district | 0.5% |
| Metro Area Housing | Special district | 0.25% |
| Metro Area Transportation | Special district | 0.75% |
| Combined rate | 8.375% |
Rate history
- July 20237.375%
- July 20248.375%
- July 20258.375%
- July 20268.375%
- Today8.375%
Changed since July 2023.
Sales tax near Lake Elmo
Closest cities
- Stillwater6 mi8.875%
- Newport9 mi8.375%
- Saint Paul10 mi9.875%
- St. Paul10 mi9.875%
- Inver Grove Heights13 mi8.125%
- Arden Hills14 mi8.375%
- Centerville14 mi8.375%
- New Brighton15 mi8.375%
Elsewhere in Washington County
- Stillwater8.875%
- Newport8.375%
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What is the sales tax rate in Lake Elmo, Minnesota?
The combined sales tax rate in Lake Elmo is 8.375% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.875% Minnesota state tax, 0.5% Washington County Transit, 0.25% Metro Area Housing, 0.75% Metro Area Transportation.
Why does Lake Elmo pay Washington County Transit and Metro Area Housing and Metro Area Transportation tax?
Special districts such as Washington County Transit and Metro Area Housing and Metro Area Transportation levy their own sales tax on top of the state 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 Lake Elmo’s 55042 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Lake Elmo?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Lake Elmo?
Yes, if they have nexus in Minnesota: more than $100,000 in Minnesota sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the Minnesota Department of Revenue and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. Minnesota Department of Revenue · Zamp Sales Tax API, for Lake Elmo’s 55042 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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