Solvang, California sales tax rate: 8.75%
Last updated Checked monthly
The sales tax rate in Solvang, 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.Solvang combined rate
8.75%
- California state
- 6.25%
- Santa Barbara CountyCounty
- 1%
- Santa Barbara CountySpecial district
- 0.5%
- Solvang City (Santa Barbara County)Special district
- 1%
Solvang sales tax calculator
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- CaliforniaState · 6.25%$6.25
- Santa Barbara CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
- Santa Barbara CountySpecial district · 0.5%$0.50
- Solvang City (Santa Barbara 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 Solvang addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of California | State | 6.25% |
| Santa Barbara County | County | 1% |
| Santa Barbara County | Special district | 0.5% |
| Solvang City (Santa Barbara 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 Solvang
Closest cities
- Lompoc19 mi8.75%
- Santa Barbara28 mi9.25%
- Santa Maria29 mi8.75%
- Guadalupe36 mi8.75%
- Carpinteria39 mi9%
- Pismo Beach49 mi8.25%
- Ojai52 mi7.25%
- Maricopa52 mi8.25%
Elsewhere in Santa Barbara County
- Santa Maria8.75%
- Santa Barbara9.25%
- Lompoc8.75%
- Carpinteria9%
- Guadalupe8.75%
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Solvang sales tax questions.
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What is the sales tax rate in Solvang, California?
The combined sales tax rate in Solvang is 8.75% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% California state tax, 1% Santa Barbara County, 0.5% Santa Barbara County, 1% Solvang City (Santa Barbara County).
Why does Solvang pay Santa Barbara County and Solvang City (Santa Barbara County) tax?
Special districts such as Santa Barbara County and Solvang City (Santa Barbara 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 Solvang’s 93463 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Solvang?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Solvang?
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 Solvang’s 93463 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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