Lima, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Lima? Because it is located in Allen County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.85%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Lima's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Allen County & transit1.10%
- Total you pay6.85%
Lima sits in Allen County, so its combined rate is 6.85% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.10% in Allen County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Lima, 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 $53.43 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Lima no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Lima has a population of about 37,873, making it the 33rd largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Allen County, and its 6 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Lima is taxed at 6.85%.
Lima ZIP codes at 6.85%
- 45801
- 45802
- 45804
- 45805
- 45806
- 45807
How Lima compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Lima |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lima | — | Allen | 6.85% | — |
| Findlay | 31.6 mi | Hancock | 6.75% | -0.10% |
| Bowling Green | 49.7 mi | Wood | 6.75% | -0.10% |
| Tiffin | 54.8 mi | Seneca | 7.25% | +0.40% |
| Springfield | 58.7 mi | Clark | 7.25% | +0.40% |
Findlay, about 31.6 miles away in Hancock County, charges 6.75% — 0.10% less than Lima. On a $1,000.00 purchase that is a $1.00 difference. Vehicles are the exception: they are taxed at your county of residence, not where you buy or register them.
Calculate tax in Lima
Lima sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (6.85%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.34 | $5.34 |
| $10.00 | $0.69 | $10.69 |
| $25.00 | $1.71 | $26.71 |
| $50.00 | $3.43 | $53.43 |
| $100.00 | $6.85 | $106.85 |
| $500.00 | $34.25 | $534.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $68.50 | $1,068.50 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Lima. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.85%.
Lima sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Lima is 6.85% in 2026. This is based on its location in Allen County, which adds a 1.10% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 6.85%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Lima is $6.85, for a total of $106.85.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Lima. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.85%.
Lima covers 6 ZIP codes (45801, 45802, 45804, 45805, 45806, 45807), and all of them fall in Allen County, so every one is taxed at 6.85%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
Yes — Findlay is about 31.6 miles away in Hancock County at 6.75%, and Bowling Green is about 49.7 miles away in Wood 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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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 Allen County.
Not sure what's taxable? Read what is taxable in Ohio, Ohio sales tax exemptions, or how to calculate Ohio sales tax.