Lake Elsinore, California sales tax rate: 8.75%
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The sales tax rate in Lake Elsinore, 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.Lake Elsinore combined rate
8.75%
- California state
- 6.25%
- Riverside CountyCounty
- 1%
- Riverside CountySpecial district
- 0.5%
- Lake Elsinore City (Riverside County)Special district
- 1%
Lake Elsinore sales tax calculator
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- CaliforniaState · 6.25%$6.25
- Riverside CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
- Riverside CountySpecial district · 0.5%$0.50
- Lake Elsinore City (Riverside County)Special district · 1%$1.00
Charging this at checkout? Zamp calculates it on every order and files the returns.
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State, county and special district taxes add up to 8.75%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Lake Elsinore addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of California | State | 6.25% |
| Riverside County | County | 1% |
| Riverside County | Special district | 0.5% |
| Lake Elsinore City (Riverside 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 Lake Elsinore
Closest cities
Elsewhere in Riverside County
- Riverside8.75%
- Moreno Valley8.75%
- Corona8.75%
- Menifee8.75%
- Murrieta8.75%
- Temecula8.75%
- Indio8.75%
- Hemet8.75%
- Perris8.75%
- Palm Desert8.75%
- Palm Springs9.25%
- La Quinta8.75%
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What is the sales tax rate in Lake Elsinore, California?
The combined sales tax rate in Lake Elsinore is 8.75% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% California state tax, 1% Riverside County, 0.5% Riverside County, 1% Lake Elsinore City (Riverside County).
Why does Lake Elsinore pay Riverside County and Lake Elsinore City (Riverside County) tax?
Special districts such as Riverside County and Lake Elsinore City (Riverside 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 Lake Elsinore’s 92531 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Lake Elsinore?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Lake Elsinore?
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 Lake Elsinore’s 92531 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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