Huber Heights, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Huber Heights? Because it is located in Montgomery County, the combined sales tax rate is 7.50%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Huber Heights's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Montgomery County & transit1.75%
- Total you pay7.50%
Huber Heights sits in Montgomery County, so its combined rate is 7.50% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.75% in Montgomery County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Huber Heights, 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 $53.75 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Huber Heights no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Huber Heights has a population of about 38,176, making it the 31st largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Montgomery County, and is served by neighbouring ZIP codes rather than having one of its own. That does not change the tax: the rate follows the county, so Huber Heights addresses are taxed at 7.50%.
How Huber Heights compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Huber Heights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huber Heights | — | Montgomery | 7.50% | — |
| Fairborn | 5.8 mi | Greene | 6.75% | -0.75% |
| Dayton | 6.9 mi | Montgomery | 7.50% | same |
| Beavercreek | 9.9 mi | Greene | 6.75% | -0.75% |
| Kettering | 10.9 mi | Montgomery | 7.50% | same |
Fairborn, about 5.8 miles away in Greene County, charges 6.75% — 0.75% less than Huber Heights. On a $1,000.00 purchase that is a $7.50 difference. Vehicles are the exception: they are taxed at your county of residence, not where you buy or register them.
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Huber Heights sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (7.50%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.08 | $1.08 |
| $5.00 | $0.38 | $5.38 |
| $10.00 | $0.75 | $10.75 |
| $25.00 | $1.88 | $26.88 |
| $50.00 | $3.75 | $53.75 |
| $100.00 | $7.50 | $107.50 |
| $500.00 | $37.50 | $537.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $75.00 | $1,075.00 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Huber Heights. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 7.50%.
Huber Heights sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Huber Heights is 7.50% in 2026. This is based on its location in Montgomery County, which adds a 1.75% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 7.50%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Huber Heights is $7.50, for a total of $107.50.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Huber Heights. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 7.50%.
Yes — Fairborn is about 5.8 miles away in Greene County at 6.75%, and Beavercreek is about 9.9 miles away in Greene County at 6.75%. Ohio sources sales tax to where the sale happens for in-store purchases, so buying there does mean the lower rate. It does not work for vehicles: those are taxed at the rate of your county of residence, not where you buy or register them.
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