Houston, Texas Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
8.25% total combined rate — includes state and local taxes.
Houston applies a combined sales tax rate of 8.25%, including Texas’s 6.25% base rate and 2% local additions.
Houston Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — we’ll calculate the total with Houston’s tax rate.
Rate
8.25%
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The current combined rate for Houston is 8.25%.
Houston Sales Tax Breakdown
- State Rate: 6.25%
- City Rate: 2.00%
- County Rate: 0.00%
- Special Rate: 0.00%
- Total: 8.25%
About Houston
As Texas’s largest city, Houston’s total rate supports public transit, emergency services, and infrastructure projects across Harris County.
Example Calculation
A $1,000 purchase in Houston adds $82.50 in sales tax, totaling $1,082.50.
FAQs for Houston
What is Houston’s total sales tax rate?
8.25%, combining state and local rates.
Are groceries taxed?
No, most groceries and prescription drugs are exempt.