Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Cuyahoga Falls? Because it is located in Summit County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.75%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Cuyahoga Falls's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Summit County & transit1.00%
- Total you pay6.75%
Cuyahoga Falls sits in Summit County, so its combined rate is 6.75% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.00% in Summit County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Cuyahoga Falls, and the rate an out-of-state or marketplace seller charges on an order delivered here — an Ohio seller shipping from another county charges its own county's rate instead, because Ohio sources intrastate sales to the vendor. A $50.00 taxable item runs $53.38 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Cuyahoga Falls no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Cuyahoga Falls has a population of about 49,146, making it the 16th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Summit County, and its 3 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Cuyahoga Falls is taxed at 6.75%.
Cuyahoga Falls ZIP codes at 6.75%
- 44221
- 44222
- 44223
How Cuyahoga Falls compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Cuyahoga Falls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuyahoga Falls | — | Summit | 6.75% | — |
| Stow | 2.9 mi | Summit | 6.75% | same |
| Akron | 4 mi | Summit | 6.75% | same |
| Kent | 6.7 mi | Portage | 7.00% | +0.25% |
| Hudson | 7.7 mi | Summit | 6.75% | same |
Every nearby city charges the same as Cuyahoga Falls or more — Kent in Portage County is 0.25% higher. Crossing a county line to shop will not save you tax here.
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Ohio · 2026 tax year · all 88 countiesCalculate total cost and exact Ohio state + county tax on your pre-tax purchase.
An official 2026 estimate based on Ohio Department of Taxation rate schedules (R.C. 5739.02). Actual checkout receipts round intermediate fractions per R.C. 5739.025.
Cuyahoga Falls sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (6.75%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.34 | $5.34 |
| $10.00 | $0.68 | $10.68 |
| $25.00 | $1.69 | $26.69 |
| $50.00 | $3.38 | $53.38 |
| $100.00 | $6.75 | $106.75 |
| $500.00 | $33.75 | $533.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $67.50 | $1,067.50 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Cuyahoga Falls. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.75%.
Cuyahoga Falls sales tax FAQ
Statutory guidance reconciled against official Ohio Department of Taxation regulations, county permissive levies, and R.C. 5739 sourcing rules.
The combined sales tax rate in Cuyahoga Falls is 6.75% in 2026. This is based on its location in Summit County, which adds a 1.00% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 6.75%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Cuyahoga Falls is $6.75, for a total of $106.75.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Cuyahoga Falls. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.75%.
Cuyahoga Falls covers 3 ZIP codes (44221, 44222, 44223), and all of them fall in Summit County, so every one is taxed at 6.75%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
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