Lacey Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Lacey, Washington is 9.8% in 2026 — a 6.5% Washington state rate plus 3.3% in local add-ons. That is the 45th highest rate of the 280 Washington cities we track, and it runs above Washington's 9.47% average. On a $100 purchase that's $9.80 in tax for a $109.80 total.
$100.00 total
Before tax: $100.00 · Sales tax: $0.00 (0%)
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Lacey sales tax rate in 2026
Lacey charges a combined sales tax rate of 9.8%: the Washington statewide base of 6.5% plus 3.3% in city and county add-ons. Lacey is in Thurston County.
That local add-on is set by Lacey and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in Washington can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Lacey vs the rest of Washington
At 9.8%, Lacey runs above Washington's 9.47% statewide average combined rate by 0.33%. Among the 280 Washington cities we track by combined rate, Lacey ranks the 45th highest.
That puts Lacey on the higher end for Washington — worth double-checking against the official lookup tool if you're quoting a price to a customer or filing a return.
Sales tax examples in Lacey
At Lacey's 9.8% combined rate:
$100 → $9.80 tax, $109.80 total · $1,000 → $98.00 tax, $1,098.00 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,450 tax, $27,450 total.
Working backwards: a $1,100.00 receipt total in Lacey means the pre-tax price was $1,001.82 and $98.18 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Lacey's exact rate
The 9.8% rate applies within Lacey's official city limits as published by Washington DOR — Tax Rate Lookup. Addresses with a Lacey 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: Washington DOR — Tax Rate Lookup. This calculator pre-fills the published city-limits rate as a reliable starting point.
Lacey sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Lacey, Washington?
Lacey's combined sales tax rate is 9.8% in 2026 — 6.5% Washington state tax plus 3.3% in local add-ons. That's the 45th highest rate of the 280 Washington cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Lacey?
At Lacey's 9.8% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $9.80, for a $109.80 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Lacey?
At Lacey's 9.8% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,450, for a $27,450 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Lacey's sales tax higher or lower than the Washington average?
Lacey runs above Washington's 9.47% statewide average by 0.33%, ranking the 45th highest of the 280 Washington cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Lacey?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,100.00 total in Lacey works back to a $1,001.82 pre-tax price and $98.18 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Lacey's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Lacey area?
The 9.8% rate applies within Lacey's official city limits. Nearby addresses outside the incorporated boundary can be taxed at a different rate — check Washington DOR — Tax Rate Lookup for an address-exact figure.
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