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Whatcom County, Washington Sales Tax Rate
| Taxing Jurisdiction | Rate |
|---|---|
| Washington State | 6.5% |
| Whatcom County | N/A |
| Max City / Locality Rate | 2.5% |
| Combined Sales Tax: | 9% |
Components of the 9% Whatcom County sales tax
Whatcom County has no county-level sales tax, and all sales in Whatcom County are also subject to the 6.5% Washington sales tax. Cities, towns, and special districts within Whatcom County collect additional local sales taxes, with a maximum sales tax rate in Whatcom County of 9%. The total sales tax rates for all fourteen cities and towns within Whatcom County are listed in the table below.
| City Name | Tax Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bellingham, WA † | 9% | 56,100 |
| Bellingham, WA | 9% | 32,000 |
| Ferndale, WA † | 9% | 18,500 |
| Lynden, WA † | 9% | 15,900 |
| Blaine, WA † | 9% | 13,300 |
| Everson, WA | 8.8% | 7,200 |
| Maple Falls, WA | 8.8% | 2,800 |
| Custer, WA | 8.8% | 2,700 |
| Deming, WA | 8.8% | 2,200 |
| Sumas, WA † | 8.8% | 2,100 |
| Point Roberts, WA | 8.8% | 1,300 |
| Lummi Island, WA | 8.8% | 800 |
| Nooksack, WA † | 8.8% | 700 |
| Acme, WA | 8.8% | 700 |
Whatcom County Sales Tax Calculator
Sales Tax:
$9.00
Purchase Price + Tax:
$109.00
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