City Expansion - Houston, TX

    Houston Sales Tax Calculator

    Estimate Houston sales/use tax by combining Texas base rate with your local add-on rate.

    Tax year: 2026Last updated: May 31, 2026Texas base: 6.25%Houston/local add-on inputUses combined rate estimate
    Inputs

    Configure your scenario

    Enter purchase amount and your Houston/local add-on rate to estimate sales/use tax.

    Purchase amount

    $250

    Estimated tax

    $21

    Total with tax

    $271

    Rate: 8.25%

    Breakdown

    Detailed estimate

    TX base rate used
    6.25%
    Combined rate
    8.25%
    Estimated tax
    $21
    Total with tax
    $271
    FAQ

    Houston sales tax - quick answers

    Where do I get the Houston local rate?+

    Use official Texas Comptroller resources for local rates and rules, then enter the applicable add-on here.

    Official references

    Sources & Act Reference

    Houston sales-tax references

    TX base rate

    Texas publishes base rate resources for sales and use taxes.

    Local add-ons

    Local rates vary by jurisdiction and must be confirmed for accuracy.

    Rule Trace

    Applied rule and official references

    Applied rule: tax = purchase amount * (TX base rate + Houston/local add-on rate)

    Official quick links

    Compliance checklist

    Confirm your exact local jurisdiction rate and item taxability before using the estimate.

    Smart Insight

    Estimated Houston-area tax is $21 on this purchase.