Covington Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Covington, Texas is 7.75% in 2026 — a 6.25% Texas state rate plus 1.5% in local add-ons. That is the 157th lowest rate of the 1210 Texas cities we track, and it runs below Texas's 8.2% average. On a $100 purchase that's $7.75 in tax for a $107.75 total.
$100.00 total
Before tax: $100.00 · Sales tax: $0.00 (0%)
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How Covington's 7.75% sales tax rate breaks down
Covington's combined 7.75% rate is built from: 6.25% Texas state rate + 1% city rate. Texas caps combined local sales tax at 2% on top of the 6.25% state rate, for a statewide ceiling of 8.25% — Covington's 1.5% of local add-ons leaves room under that 2% local cap.
The city portion funds Covington directly, while any remaining local share funds county or special-purpose districts where they apply. Source: Texas Comptroller, city rates data.
Covington vs the rest of Texas
At 7.75%, Covington runs below Texas's 8.2% statewide average combined rate by 0.45%. Among the 1210 Texas cities we track by combined rate, Covington ranks the 157th lowest.
That makes Covington comparatively light on sales tax for Texas, though it's still well above zero.
Sales tax examples in Covington
At Covington's 7.75% combined rate:
$100 → $7.75 tax, $107.75 total · $1,000 → $77.50 tax, $1,077.50 total · $25,000 car purchase → $1,937 tax, $26,937 total.
Working backwards: a $1,080.00 receipt total in Covington means the pre-tax price was $1,002.32 and $77.68 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Covington's exact rate
The 7.75% rate applies within Covington's official city limits as published by Texas Comptroller — Sales Tax Rate Locator. Addresses with a Covington 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: Texas Comptroller — Sales Tax Rate Locator. This calculator pre-fills the published city-limits rate as a reliable starting point.
Covington sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Covington, Texas?
Covington's combined sales tax rate is 7.75% in 2026 — 6.25% Texas state tax plus 1.5% in local add-ons. That's the 157th lowest rate of the 1210 Texas cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Covington?
At Covington's 7.75% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $7.75, for a $107.75 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Covington?
At Covington's 7.75% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $1,937, for a $26,937 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Covington's sales tax higher or lower than the Texas average?
Covington runs below Texas's 8.2% statewide average by 0.45%, ranking the 157th lowest of the 1210 Texas cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Covington?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,080.00 total in Covington works back to a $1,002.32 pre-tax price and $77.68 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Covington's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Covington area?
The 7.75% rate applies within Covington's official city limits. Nearby addresses outside the incorporated boundary can be taxed at a different rate — check Texas Comptroller — Sales Tax Rate Locator for an address-exact figure.
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