Hamilton County, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Cincinnati or anywhere in Hamilton County? The combined sales tax rate is 7.80%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator already set to Hamilton County.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Hamilton County & transit2.05%
- Total you pay7.80%
Hamilton County's 7.80% rate sits above the statewide average of 7.06%. Across Ohio, combined rates run from 6.50% to 8.00%, so where you buy genuinely changes the bill. For online orders, Ohio is destination-based — the rate follows your delivery address, which is why your home county rate is the one that matters.
Whether you're shopping in Cincinnati or anywhere else in Hamilton County, a taxable purchase adds 2.05% in county and transit tax on top of Ohio's 5.75% state base — the 7.80% combined rate shown above. No other Ohio county charges exactly this rate. Cars, general merchandise, and prepared restaurant food are all taxed at 7.80%, while unprepared groceries and prescription drugs stay exempt statewide.
Calculate tax in Hamilton County
Hamilton County sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (7.80%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.08 | $1.08 |
| $5.00 | $0.39 | $5.39 |
| $10.00 | $0.78 | $10.78 |
| $25.00 | $1.95 | $26.95 |
| $50.00 | $3.90 | $53.90 |
| $100.00 | $7.80 | $107.80 |
| $500.00 | $39.00 | $539.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $78.00 | $1,078.00 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Hamilton County. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 7.80%.
Hamilton County sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Hamilton County is 7.80% in 2026. That is Ohio's 5.75% state base plus a 2.05% county and transit portion.
At 7.80%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Hamilton County is $7.80, for a total of $107.80.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Hamilton County. Prepared food is taxable at 7.80%.
Cities in Hamilton County
Compare Hamilton County rates
- Butler — 6.50%
- Cuyahoga — 8.00%
- Franklin — 8.00%
- Lucas — 7.75%
- Montgomery — 7.50%
- Stark — 6.50%
- Summit — 6.75%
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Need a different calculation? Try the reverse sales tax calculator, the car sales tax calculator, the discount sales tax calculator, or the use tax calculator.
Not sure what's taxable? Read what is taxable in Ohio, Ohio sales tax exemptions, or how to calculate Ohio sales tax.
Ohio's 7.80% Hamilton County rate is waived on qualifying items during the Ohio sales tax holiday (August 7–9, 2026) — the state's only no-sales-tax weekend.