What is the sales tax rate in Bridgeport?
The combined sales tax rate in Bridgeport, Connecticut is 6.35% as of 2026. It is made up of the Connecticut statewide base rate of 6.35%, plus applicable Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County and local district taxes. Bridgeport sits within Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in Connecticut is administered by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, which collects and distributes tax on behalf of the state and its local jurisdictions. The rate applies to most retail sales of tangible personal property delivered within Bridgeport.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Bridgeport, Connecticut?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Connecticut must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Bridgeport. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in Connecticut.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $100,000 in sales to Connecticut customers in the current or prior year.
- Marketplace facilitators: platforms such as Amazon or Etsy collect and remit on behalf of their third-party sellers.
Out-of-state (remote) sellers that cross Connecticut's economic nexus threshold must register with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Bridgeport?
To collect sales tax in Bridgeport, you must register for a sales tax permit with the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly Connecticut sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Bridgeport?
Sales tax in Bridgeport is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Bridgeport address, the combined rate of 6.35% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Bridgeport ZIP codes and how Bridgeport compares with other cities in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County and across Connecticut.
