Kent, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Kent? Because it is located in Portage County, the combined sales tax rate is 7.00%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Kent's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Portage County & transit1.25%
- Total you pay7.00%
Kent sits in Portage County, so its combined rate is 7.00% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.25% in Portage County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Kent, 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 $53.50 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Kent no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Kent has a population of about 29,810, making it the 43rd largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Portage County, and its 3 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Kent is taxed at 7.00%.
Kent ZIP codes at 7.00%
- 44240
- 44242
- 44243
How Kent compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Kent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | — | Portage | 7.00% | — |
| Stow | 4.3 mi | Summit | 6.75% | -0.25% |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 6.7 mi | Summit | 6.75% | -0.25% |
| Hudson | 7.4 mi | Summit | 6.75% | -0.25% |
| Akron | 9.8 mi | Summit | 6.75% | -0.25% |
Stow, about 4.3 miles away in Summit County, charges 6.75% — 0.25% less than Kent. On a $1,000.00 purchase that is a $2.50 difference. Vehicles are the exception: they are taxed at your county of residence, not where you buy or register them.
Calculate tax in Kent
Calculate Ohio Sales Tax
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.
Kent sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (7.00%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.35 | $5.35 |
| $10.00 | $0.70 | $10.70 |
| $25.00 | $1.75 | $26.75 |
| $50.00 | $3.50 | $53.50 |
| $100.00 | $7.00 | $107.00 |
| $500.00 | $35.00 | $535.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $70.00 | $1,070.00 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Kent. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 7.00%.
Kent 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 Kent is 7.00% in 2026. This is based on its location in Portage County, which adds a 1.25% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 7.00%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Kent is $7.00, for a total of $107.00.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Kent. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 7.00%.
Kent covers 3 ZIP codes (44240, 44242, 44243), and all of them fall in Portage County, so every one is taxed at 7.00%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
Yes — Stow is about 4.3 miles away in Summit County at 6.75%, and Cuyahoga Falls is about 6.7 miles away in Summit County at 6.75%, and Hudson is about 7.4 miles away in Summit County at 6.75%, and Akron is about 9.8 miles away in Summit 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.
Explore Ohio cities beyond Kent
Check taxable items in Kent under our guide to taxable goods in Ohio or learn about the annual Ohio sales tax holiday.