Kettering, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Kettering? 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 Kettering's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Montgomery County & transit1.75%
- Total you pay7.50%
Kettering 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 Kettering, 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 Kettering no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Kettering has a population of about 55,525, making it the 13th 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 Kettering addresses are taxed at 7.50%.
How Kettering compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Kettering |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering | — | Montgomery | 7.50% | — |
| Dayton | 4.9 mi | Montgomery | 7.50% | same |
| Beavercreek | 5.8 mi | Greene | 6.75% | -0.75% |
| Huber Heights | 10.9 mi | Montgomery | 7.50% | same |
| Franklin | 11.5 mi | Warren | 7.25% | -0.25% |
Beavercreek, about 5.8 miles away in Greene County, charges 6.75% — 0.75% less than Kettering. 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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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.
Kettering 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 Kettering. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 7.50%.
Kettering 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 Kettering 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 Kettering 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 Kettering. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 7.50%.
Yes — Beavercreek is about 5.8 miles away in Greene County at 6.75%, and Franklin is about 11.5 miles away in Warren County at 7.25%. 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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