Lacey, WA Sales Tax Rate and Calculator
The combined rate is 9.8% as of October 1, 2026. Enter an amount to see the tax.
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Lacey sales tax rate: 9.8%
The combined sales tax rate in Lacey, WA is 9.8% as of October 1, 2026: 6.5% state plus 3.3% local. Lacey has about 53,526 residents.
At 9.8%, a $500 purchase in Lacey adds $49.00 in tax and a $2,000 one adds $196.00. With a median household income of $87,277 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023), that larger bill equals about 12% of a week's income here.
Among the 11 Washington places covered on this site, Lacey ranks 4 of 11. Rates run from 8% in Valley to 10.4% in Kent.
Groceries are exempt from sales tax. Rates can change at the start of each quarter. Source: Washington revenue department, read October 13, 2026.
Washington Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.50%
Lacey Local Rate
3.3%
Lacey Combined
9.8%
Local rates vary by city, county and special district. State rate source: Washington revenue department (the 6.5% state rate is listed in the quarterly local rate spreadsheet (Q4 2026)), 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 Lacey
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.46 | $27.46 |
| $100.00 | $9.80 | $109.80 |
| $500.00 | $49.00 | $549.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $98.00 | $1,098.00 |
Based on the Lacey combined rate of 9.8% (October 1, 2026).
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