City Overview · 2026

HOUSTON, TX Sales Tax

Average 8.234%
Min 6.75%
Max 8.25%
Zip Codes 187

HOUSTON Sales Tax Overview

As of 2026, HOUSTON, Texas has an average combined sales tax rate of 8.234%, with rates varying across 187 zip codes from 6.75% to 8.25%. This rate includes the Texas state tax of 6.25% plus applicable county and local taxes.

Different areas within HOUSTON may have different rates due to special tax districts, transit authority taxes, or other local levies. It is important to use your exact zip code when calculating taxes for purchases, business filings, or compliance purposes.

HOUSTON Tax Examples

$25 meal $2.06 tax
$100 purchase $8.23 tax
$500 electronics $41.17 tax
$1,000 appliance $82.34 tax

* Based on average rate of 8.234%. Verify with your exact zip code.

HOUSTON Zip Codes & Tax Rates

Zip Code Combined
77001 8.25%
77002 8.25%
77003 8.25%
77004 8.25%
77005 8.25%
77006 8.25%
77007 8.25%
77008 8.25%
77009 8.25%
77010 8.25%
77011 8.25%
77012 8.25%
77013 8.25%
77014 8.25%
77015 8.25%
77016 8.25%
77017 8.25%
77018 8.25%
77019 8.25%
77020 8.25%
77021 8.25%
77022 8.25%
77023 8.25%
77024 8.25%
77025 8.25%
77026 8.25%
77027 8.25%
77028 8.25%
77029 8.25%
77030 8.25%
77031 8.25%
77033 8.25%
77034 8.25%
77035 8.25%
77036 8.25%
77037 8.25%
77038 8.25%
77039 8.25%
77042 8.25%
77043 8.25%
77045 8.25%
77046 8.25%
77048 8.25%
77050 8.25%
77051 8.25%
77052 8.25%
77053 8.25%
77054 8.25%
77055 8.25%
77056 8.25%
77057 8.25%
77058 8.25%
77059 8.25%
77060 8.25%
77061 8.25%
77062 8.25%
77063 8.25%
77066 8.25%
77067 8.25%
77068 8.25%
77069 8.25%
77070 8.25%
77071 8.25%
77072 8.25%
77073 8.25%
77074 8.25%
77075 8.25%
77076 8.25%
77077 8.25%
77078 8.25%
77079 8.25%
77080 8.25%
77081 8.25%
77082 8.25%
77085 8.25%
77086 8.25%
77087 8.25%
77088 8.25%
77089 8.25%
77090 8.25%
77091 8.25%
77092 8.25%
77093 8.25%
77094 8.25%
77095 8.25%
77096 8.25%
77098 8.25%
77099 8.25%
77201 8.25%
77202 8.25%
77203 8.25%
77204 8.25%
77205 8.25%
77206 8.25%
77207 8.25%
77208 8.25%
77210 8.25%
77212 8.25%
77213 8.25%
77215 8.25%
77216 8.25%
77217 8.25%
77218 8.25%
77219 8.25%
77220 8.25%
77221 8.25%
77222 8.25%
77223 8.25%
77224 8.25%
77225 8.25%
77226 8.25%
77227 8.25%
77229 8.25%
77230 8.25%
77231 8.25%
77233 8.25%
77234 8.25%
77235 8.25%
77236 8.25%
77237 8.25%
77238 8.25%
77242 8.25%
77243 8.25%
77244 8.25%
77245 8.25%
77248 8.25%
77249 8.25%
77251 8.25%
77252 8.25%
77253 8.25%
77254 8.25%
77255 8.25%
77256 8.25%
77257 8.25%
77259 8.25%
77261 8.25%
77262 8.25%
77263 8.25%
77265 8.25%
77266 8.25%
77267 8.25%
77269 8.25%
77270 8.25%
77271 8.25%
77272 8.25%
77274 8.25%
77275 8.25%
77277 8.25%
77279 8.25%
77280 8.25%
77282 8.25%
77287 8.25%
77288 8.25%
77289 8.25%
77291 8.25%
77292 8.25%
77297 8.25%
77299 8.25%
77315 8.25%
77325 8.25%
77336 8.25%
77345 8.25%
77346 8.25%
77373 8.25%
77375 8.25%
77379 8.25%
77388 8.25%
77391 8.25%
77401 8.25%
77411 8.25%
77413 8.25%
77429 8.25%
77433 8.25%
77478 8.25%
77491 8.25%
77502 8.25%
77504 8.25%
77505 8.25%
77506 8.25%
77532 8.25%
77546 8.25%
77547 8.25%
77571 8.25%
77587 8.25%
77598 8.25%
75856 6.75%
75858 6.75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sales tax rate in HOUSTON, TX?

The average sales tax rate in HOUSTON, TX is 8.234% as of 2026. This includes the 6.25% Texas state tax plus any county and city taxes.

How many zip codes are in HOUSTON, TX?

HOUSTON, TX has 187 zip codes in our database: 77001, 77002, 77003, 77004, 77005 and 182 more.

How much is sales tax on a $100 purchase in HOUSTON?

On a $100 purchase in HOUSTON, TX you would pay approximately $8.23 in sales tax at the average rate of 8.234%, for a total of $108.23.

Is HOUSTON's sales tax rate higher than the Texas average?

Use our calculator to compare HOUSTON's rate of 8.234% against other cities in Texas. Visit the Texas state page for the statewide average.

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