Port Townsend Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Port Townsend, Washington is 9.5% in 2026 — a 6.5% Washington state rate plus 3% in local add-ons. That is the 52nd highest rate of the 280 Washington cities we track, and it runs above Washington's 9.47% average. On a $100 purchase that's $9.50 in tax for a $109.50 total.
$100.00 total
Before tax: $100.00 · Sales tax: $0.00 (0%)
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Port Townsend sales tax rate in 2026
Port Townsend charges a combined sales tax rate of 9.5%: the Washington statewide base of 6.5% plus 3% in city and county add-ons. Port Townsend is in Jefferson County.
That local add-on is set by Port Townsend and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in Washington can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Port Townsend vs the rest of Washington
At 9.5%, Port Townsend runs above Washington's 9.47% statewide average combined rate by 0.03%. Among the 280 Washington cities we track by combined rate, Port Townsend ranks the 52nd highest.
That puts Port Townsend 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 Port Townsend
At Port Townsend's 9.5% combined rate:
$100 → $9.50 tax, $109.50 total · $1,000 → $95.00 tax, $1,095.00 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,375 tax, $27,375 total.
Working backwards: a $1,100.00 receipt total in Port Townsend means the pre-tax price was $1,004.57 and $95.43 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Port Townsend's exact rate
The 9.5% rate applies within Port Townsend's official city limits as published by Washington DOR — Tax Rate Lookup. Addresses with a Port Townsend 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.
Port Townsend sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Port Townsend, Washington?
Port Townsend's combined sales tax rate is 9.5% in 2026 — 6.5% Washington state tax plus 3% in local add-ons. That's the 52nd highest rate of the 280 Washington cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Port Townsend?
At Port Townsend's 9.5% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $9.50, for a $109.50 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Port Townsend?
At Port Townsend's 9.5% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,375, for a $27,375 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Port Townsend's sales tax higher or lower than the Washington average?
Port Townsend runs above Washington's 9.47% statewide average by 0.03%, ranking the 52nd highest of the 280 Washington cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Port Townsend?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,100.00 total in Port Townsend works back to a $1,004.57 pre-tax price and $95.43 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Port Townsend's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Port Townsend area?
The 9.5% rate applies within Port Townsend'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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