Combined sales tax rate
7%
City of Des Moines, Polk County (Local Option Sales Tax)
What makes up the rate
- State6%
- Local (statewide)1%
Sales tax calculator
Tax $7.00 · Total $107.00
Good to know
- 6% state + 1% Local Option Sales Tax in the Polk County portion of Des Moines (since 07/01/2019; the Warren County portion also has LOST since 07/01/2016) per Iowa DOR jurisdiction status effective July 1, 2026.
Des Moines vs nearby cities
- Des Moines7%
- Cedar Rapids7%
Other Local City Network guides in the same state, nearest first.
Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Des Moines?
7% for most purchases, effective July 1, 2019, per the Iowa DOR Local Option Rates and Sunsets ('Status of All Juris Jul1, 2026', updated 06/18/2026).
What makes up the Des Moines sales tax?
State 6%, Local (statewide) 1%.
How much tax is on a $100 purchase in Des Moines?
$7.00 on a $100 purchase, for a total of $107.00.
Where does this rate come from?
Iowa DOR Local Option Rates and Sunsets ('Status of All Juris Jul1, 2026', updated 06/18/2026). Rates can differ at some addresses (special districts) and for some items; check the official source for a specific address.
Source: Iowa DOR Local Option Rates and Sunsets ('Status of All Juris Jul1, 2026', updated 06/18/2026), effective July 1, 2019; checked 2026-11-07. Not tax advice.