Scotts Valley, California sales tax rate: 9.75%
Last updated Checked monthly
The sales tax rate in Scotts Valley, California is 9.75%. That’s the 7.25% statewide rate plus 2.5% in local taxes. It’s higher than 213 of the 310 California cities we checked, and 14 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Scotts Valley combined rate
9.75%
- California state
- 6.25%
- Santa Cruz CountyCounty
- 1%
- Santa Cruz CountySpecial district
- 1.25%
- Scotts Valley City (Santa Cruz County)Special district
- 1.25%
Scotts Valley sales tax calculator
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- CaliforniaState · 6.25%$6.25
- Santa Cruz CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
- Santa Cruz CountySpecial district · 1.25%$1.25
- Scotts Valley City (Santa Cruz County)Special district · 1.25%$1.25
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 9.75%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some Scotts Valley addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of California | State | 6.25% |
| Santa Cruz County | County | 1% |
| Santa Cruz County | Special district | 1.25% |
| Scotts Valley City (Santa Cruz County) | Special district | 1.25% |
| Combined rate | 9.75% |
Rate history
- July 20239.75%
- July 20249.75%
- July 20259.75%
- July 20269.75%
- Today9.75%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near Scotts Valley
Closest cities
- Santa Cruz6 mi9.75%
- Capitola6 mi9.25%
- Los Gatos12 mi9.875%
- Monte Sereno13 mi9.875%
- Campbell16 mi10.5%
- Watsonville16 mi9.75%
- San Jose20 mi10%
- Morgan Hill21 mi9.75%
Elsewhere in Santa Cruz County
- Santa Cruz9.75%
- Watsonville9.75%
- Capitola9.25%
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What is the sales tax rate in Scotts Valley, California?
The combined sales tax rate in Scotts Valley is 9.75% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% California state tax, 1% Santa Cruz County, 1.25% Santa Cruz County, 1.25% Scotts Valley City (Santa Cruz County).
Why does Scotts Valley pay Santa Cruz County and Scotts Valley City (Santa Cruz County) tax?
Special districts such as Santa Cruz County and Scotts Valley City (Santa Cruz 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 Scotts Valley’s 95066 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Scotts Valley?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Scotts Valley?
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 Scotts Valley’s 95066 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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