Findlay, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Findlay? Because it is located in Hancock County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.75%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Findlay's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Hancock County & transit1.00%
- Total you pay6.75%
Findlay sits in Hancock County, so its combined rate is 6.75% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.00% in Hancock County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Findlay, 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 Findlay no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Findlay has a population of about 41,149, making it the 26th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Hancock County, and its 2 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Findlay is taxed at 6.75%.
Findlay ZIP codes at 6.75%
- 45839
- 45840
How Findlay compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Findlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Findlay | — | Hancock | 6.75% | — |
| Bowling Green | 22.8 mi | Wood | 6.75% | same |
| Tiffin | 25.1 mi | Seneca | 7.25% | +0.50% |
| Lima | 31.6 mi | Allen | 6.85% | +0.10% |
| Perrysburg | 35.4 mi | Wood | 6.75% | same |
Every nearby city charges the same as Findlay or more — Tiffin in Seneca County is 0.50% higher. Crossing a county line to shop will not save you tax here.
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Findlay 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 Findlay. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.75%.
Findlay sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Findlay is 6.75% in 2026. This is based on its location in Hancock 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 Findlay 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 Findlay. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.75%.
Findlay covers 2 ZIP codes (45839, 45840), and all of them fall in Hancock 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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Need a different calculation? Try the reverse sales tax calculator or the car sales tax calculator.
Shipping somewhere specific? Use the Ohio ZIP code sales tax lookup to confirm the rate for any ZIP code in Hancock County.
Not sure what's taxable? Read what is taxable in Ohio, Ohio sales tax exemptions, or how to calculate Ohio sales tax.