Houston Sales Tax Calculator 2026
The City of Houston is subject to Texas sales and use tax with a combined rate described in official City budget materials. That combined figure includes state, city, and transit authority portions that apply per dollar of sales in Houston.
Estimates are shown for the 2026 tax year. In cases where official figures have not yet been finalized, calculations are based on the most recently available data and may be updated when final guidance is published.
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Houston Sales Tax Calculator 2026 – how it works
Official City of Houston budget materials state that, in the City of Houston, a $0.0825 sales and use tax is applied for every dollar of sales, with $0.0625 attributed to the State of Texas, $0.01 attributed to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO), and $0.01 remitted to the City by the State Comptroller (after a stated service charge). This page models those explicitly stated portions as components of a combined sales and use tax rate for Houston.
Examples
A simplified estimate uses the combined rate stated in official City budget materials: $0.0825 of sales and use tax per $1.00 of sales. The same materials attribute $0.0625 per $1.00 to the State of Texas, $0.01 per $1.00 to METRO, and $0.01 per $1.00 to the City. An estimate applies the combined $0.0825 rate to the taxable amount and can also show the component breakdown using those stated portions.
Limitations and important notes
This is a simplified estimate based on explicitly stated figures in official City budget materials and general administration information from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. It does not determine whether a specific transaction is taxable, does not apply sourcing rules, and does not account for any other taxes or fees that may apply to particular products, services, or circumstances. For official guidance on Texas sales and use tax administration, refer to the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/sales/).
FAQs about Houston Sales Tax Calculator 2026
What sales tax rate is used for Houston on this page?
This page uses the combined figure stated in official City of Houston budget materials: a $0.0825 sales and use tax applied for every dollar of sales in the City of Houston.
What components are included in the Houston combined rate described by the City?
Official City budget materials attribute the $0.0825 combined figure per dollar of sales to three stated portions: $0.0625 for the State of Texas, $0.01 for the Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO), and a $0.01 share remitted to the City by the State Comptroller (after a stated service charge).
Does Houston have a city sales tax portion within the combined rate?
Yes. Official City budget materials describe a $0.01 share remitted to the City by the State Comptroller as part of the $0.0825 sales and use tax applied per dollar of sales in Houston.
Does the Houston combined figure cover use tax as well as sales tax?
The official City budget materials describe the $0.0825 amount as a sales and use tax applied per dollar of sales in the City of Houston.
Which authority administers Texas sales and use tax?
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts provides official administration and guidance for Texas sales and use tax.
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Calculations are simplified and for guidance only. Always double-check results and current rules with official sources or a qualified professional before making financial decisions.