Huntsville, AL Sales Tax Rate and Calculator
The combined rate is 9% as of October 5, 2026. Enter an amount to see the tax.
Updated October 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Huntsville, AL
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Huntsville sales tax rate: 9%
The combined sales tax rate in Huntsville, AL is 9% as of October 5, 2026: 4% state, 0.5% Madison County and 4.5% city. Huntsville has about 215,006 residents.
At 9%, a $500 purchase in Huntsville adds $45.00 in tax and a $2,000 one adds $180.00. With a median household income of $70,778 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023), that larger bill equals about 13% of a week's income here.
This is the Madison County part of Huntsville; the Limestone County part has a different county rate. Groceries are taxed at 7% in Huntsville (2% state, 4.5% city and 0.5% Madison County, ADOR rate table). Rates can change at the start of each quarter. Source: Alabama revenue department, read October 13, 2026.
Alabama Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
4.00%
Huntsville Local Rate
5%
Huntsville Combined
9%
Local rates vary by city, county and special district. State rate source: Alabama revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are taxed at 7% in Huntsville (2% state, 4.5% city and 0.5% Madison County, ADOR rate table)
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Huntsville
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.25 | $27.25 |
| $100.00 | $9.00 | $109.00 |
| $500.00 | $45.00 | $545.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $90.00 | $1,090.00 |
Based on the Huntsville combined rate of 9% (October 5, 2026).
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