District of Columbia Sales Tax Rate Guide (2026)

The District of Columbia has a single 6% sales tax rate, with no local sales taxes. Look up any ZIP code and calculate sales tax.

The District of Columbia planned to raise the general rate to 7% on October 1, 2026; that increase has been postponed to October 1, 2027 (DC Office of Tax and Revenue).

State rate6%

Local ratesNone

Combined rate6%

The same rate applies everywhere in the District of Columbia; there are no separate local sales taxes.

Source: DC Office of Tax and Revenue (verified Sept 27, 2026).

Sales tax by county

The rate next to each county applies throughout the county unless a ZIP code page shows otherwise. Some communities may have different rates; check the exact address with the state before filing.

District of Columbia Sales Tax Rate Guide (2026)

Sales tax by county

ZIP codes in District of Columbia