Fountain Valley Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Fountain Valley, California is 8.75% in 2026 — a 7.25% California state rate plus 1.5% in local add-ons. That is the 220th lowest rate of the 483 California cities we track, and it runs below California's 8.98% average. On a $100 purchase that's $8.75 in tax for a $108.75 total.
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Fountain Valley sales tax rate in 2026
Fountain Valley charges a combined sales tax rate of 8.75%: the California statewide base of 7.25% plus 1.5% in city, county and district add-ons. Fountain Valley is in Orange County.
That local add-on is set by Fountain Valley and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in California can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Fountain Valley vs the rest of California
At 8.75%, Fountain Valley runs below California's 8.98% statewide average combined rate by 0.23%. Among the 483 California cities we track by combined rate, Fountain Valley ranks the 220th lowest.
That makes Fountain Valley comparatively light on sales tax for California, though it's still well above zero.
Sales tax examples in Fountain Valley
At Fountain Valley's 8.75% combined rate:
$100 → $8.75 tax, $108.75 total · $1,000 → $87.50 tax, $1,087.50 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,187 tax, $27,187 total.
Working backwards: a $1,090.00 receipt total in Fountain Valley means the pre-tax price was $1,002.30 and $87.70 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Fountain Valley's exact rate
The 8.75% rate applies within Fountain Valley's official city limits as published by CDTFA — Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate. Addresses with a Fountain Valley mailing address but outside the incorporated city line — a common situation on the edges of any city — can fall under a different, usually lower, rate.
For an address-exact rate, use the official lookup tool: CDTFA — Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate. This calculator pre-fills the published city-limits rate as a reliable starting point.
Fountain Valley sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Fountain Valley, California?
Fountain Valley's combined sales tax rate is 8.75% in 2026 — 7.25% California state tax plus 1.5% in local add-ons. That's the 220th lowest rate of the 483 California cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Fountain Valley?
At Fountain Valley's 8.75% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $8.75, for a $108.75 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Fountain Valley?
At Fountain Valley's 8.75% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,187, for a $27,187 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Fountain Valley's sales tax higher or lower than the California average?
Fountain Valley runs below California's 8.98% statewide average by 0.23%, ranking the 220th lowest of the 483 California cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Fountain Valley?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,090.00 total in Fountain Valley works back to a $1,002.30 pre-tax price and $87.70 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Fountain Valley's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Fountain Valley area?
The 8.75% rate applies within Fountain Valley's official city limits. Nearby addresses outside the incorporated boundary can be taxed at a different rate — check CDTFA — Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate for an address-exact figure.
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