Saint Paul, Minnesota sales tax rate: 9.875%
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The sales tax rate in Saint Paul, Minnesota is 9.875%. That’s the 6.875% state rate plus 3% in local taxes. It’s higher than 136 of the 138 Minnesota cities we checked, and 1 other city pays the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Saint Paul combined rate
9.875%
- Minnesota state
- 6.875%
- St. PaulCity
- 1.5%
- Ramsey County TransitSpecial district
- 0.5%
- Metro Area HousingSpecial district
- 0.25%
- Metro Area TransportationSpecial district
- 0.75%
Saint Paul sales tax calculator
Enter a price and what you’re selling.
- MinnesotaState · 6.875%$6.88
- St. PaulCity · 1.5%$1.50
- Ramsey 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, city and special district taxes add up to 9.875%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Saint Paul addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of Minnesota | State | 6.875% |
| St. Paul | City | 1.5% |
| Ramsey County Transit | Special district | 0.5% |
| Metro Area Housing | Special district | 0.25% |
| Metro Area Transportation | Special district | 0.75% |
| Combined rate | 9.875% |
Rate history
- July 20237.875%
- July 20249.875%
- July 20259.875%
- July 20269.875%
- Today9.875%
Changed since July 2023.
Sales tax near Saint Paul
Closest cities
- St. Paul0 mi9.875%
- Newport7 mi8.375%
- Minneapolis8 mi9.025%
- Inver Grove Heights9 mi8.125%
- Arden Hills9 mi8.375%
- New Brighton10 mi8.375%
- Eagan10 mi8.125%
- Columbia Heights10 mi8.125%
Elsewhere in Ramsey County
- St. Paul9.875%
- New Brighton8.375%
- Arden Hills8.375%
- Centerville8.375%
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What is the sales tax rate in Saint Paul, Minnesota?
The combined sales tax rate in Saint Paul is 9.875% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.875% Minnesota state tax, 1.5% St. Paul, 0.5% Ramsey County Transit, 0.25% Metro Area Housing, 0.75% Metro Area Transportation.
Why does Saint Paul pay Ramsey County Transit and Metro Area Housing and Metro Area Transportation tax?
Special districts such as Ramsey County Transit and Metro Area Housing and Metro Area Transportation levy their own sales tax on top of the state and city 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 Saint Paul’s 55155 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Saint Paul?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Saint Paul?
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 Saint Paul’s 55155 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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