Middletown, OH Sales Tax Rate and Calculator
The combined rate is 6.5% as of October 1, 2026. Enter an amount to see the tax.
Updated October 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Middletown, OH
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Middletown sales tax rate: 6.5%
The combined sales tax rate in Middletown, OH is 6.5% as of October 1, 2026: 5.75% state and 0.75% Butler County. Middletown has about 50,987 residents.
At 6.5%, a $500 purchase in Middletown adds $32.50 in tax and a $2,000 one adds $130.00. With a median household income of $54,985 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023), that larger bill equals about 12% of a week's income here.
The Warren County part of Middletown is 7.25% since October 1, 2026. Groceries are exempt from sales tax. Rates can change at the start of each quarter. Source: Ohio revenue department, read October 13, 2026.
Ohio Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
5.75%
Middletown Local Rate
0.75%
Middletown Combined
6.5%
Local rates vary by city, county and special district. State rate source: Ohio revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Middletown
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.63 | $26.63 |
| $100.00 | $6.50 | $106.50 |
| $500.00 | $32.50 | $532.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $65.00 | $1,065.00 |
Based on the Middletown combined rate of 6.5% (October 1, 2026).
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