Oakland, California sales tax rate: 10.75%
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The sales tax rate in Oakland, 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.Oakland combined rate
10.75%
- California state
- 6.25%
- Alameda CountyCounty
- 1%
- Alameda CountySpecial district
- 3%
- Oakland City (Alameda County)Special district
- 0.5%
Oakland sales tax calculator
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- CaliforniaState · 6.25%$6.25
- Alameda CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
- Alameda CountySpecial district · 3%$3.00
- Oakland City (Alameda 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 Oakland addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of California | State | 6.25% |
| Alameda County | County | 1% |
| Alameda County | Special district | 3% |
| Oakland City (Alameda County) | Special district | 0.5% |
| Combined rate | 10.75% |
Rate history
- July 202310.25%
- July 202410.25%
- July 202510.25%
- July 202610.75%
- Today10.75%
Changed since July 2023.
Sales tax near Oakland
Closest cities
- Alameda3 mi10.75%
- Piedmont4 mi10.75%
- San Leandro6 mi10.75%
- Emeryville6 mi10.5%
- Berkeley8 mi10.25%
- Orinda8 mi9.75%
- Lafayette10 mi9.25%
- South San Francisco11 mi9.875%
Elsewhere in Alameda County
- Fremont10.25%
- Hayward10.75%
- Berkeley10.25%
- San Leandro10.75%
- Livermore10.25%
- Alameda10.75%
- Pleasanton10.25%
- Dublin10.25%
- Union City10.75%
- Newark10.75%
- Emeryville10.5%
- Piedmont10.75%
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Oakland sales tax questions.
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What is the sales tax rate in Oakland, California?
The combined sales tax rate in Oakland is 10.75% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% California state tax, 1% Alameda County, 3% Alameda County, 0.5% Oakland City (Alameda County).
Why does Oakland pay Alameda County and Oakland City (Alameda County) tax?
Special districts such as Alameda County and Oakland City (Alameda 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 Oakland’s 94606 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Oakland?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Oakland?
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 Oakland’s 94606 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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