Malibu, California sales tax rate: 10.75%
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The sales tax rate in Malibu, California is 10.75%. That’s the 7.25% statewide rate plus 3.5% in local taxes. It’s higher than 259 of the 310 California cities we checked, and 12 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Malibu combined rate
10.75%
- California state
- 6.25%
- Los Angeles CountyCounty
- 1%
- Los Angeles CountySpecial district
- 3%
- Malibu City (Los Angeles County)Special district
- 0.5%
Malibu sales tax calculator
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- CaliforniaState · 6.25%$6.25
- Los Angeles CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
- Los Angeles CountySpecial district · 3%$3.00
- Malibu City (Los Angeles County)Special district · 0.5%$0.50
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 10.75%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Malibu addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of California | State | 6.25% |
| Los Angeles County | County | 1% |
| Los Angeles County | Special district | 3% |
| Malibu City (Los Angeles County) | Special district | 0.5% |
| Combined rate | 10.75% |
Rate history
- July 202310%
- July 202410%
- July 202510.25%
- July 202610.25%
- Today10.75%
Changed since July 2023.
Sales tax near Malibu
Closest cities
- Agoura Hills9 mi10.25%
- Hidden Hills11 mi11.25%
- Thousand Oaks13 mi7.25%
- Santa Monica15 mi11.25%
- Simi Valley17 mi7.25%
- Los Angeles20 mi10.25%
- Camarillo21 mi7.25%
- Beverly Hills21 mi10.25%
Elsewhere in Los Angeles County
- Los Angeles10.25%
- Long Beach11%
- Santa Clarita10.25%
- Glendale11%
- Lancaster11.75%
- Palmdale11.75%
- Pomona11%
- Torrance10.75%
- Pasadena11%
- Downey11%
- West Covina10.25%
- El Monte11%
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What is the sales tax rate in Malibu, California?
The combined sales tax rate in Malibu is 10.75% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% California state tax, 1% Los Angeles County, 3% Los Angeles County, 0.5% Malibu City (Los Angeles County).
Why does Malibu pay Los Angeles County and Malibu City (Los Angeles County) tax?
Special districts such as Los Angeles County and Malibu City (Los Angeles 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 Malibu’s 90263 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Malibu?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Malibu?
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 Malibu’s 90263 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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