What is the sales tax rate in Detroit?
The combined sales tax rate in Detroit, Michigan is 6% as of 2026. It is made up of the Michigan statewide base rate of 6%, plus applicable Wayne County and local district taxes. Detroit sits within Wayne County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in Michigan is administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury, 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 Detroit.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Detroit, Michigan?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Michigan must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Detroit. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in Michigan.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $100,000 in sales to Michigan 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 Michigan's economic nexus threshold must register with the Michigan Department of Treasury before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Detroit?
To collect sales tax in Detroit, you must register for a sales tax permit with the Michigan Department of Treasury. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly Michigan sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Detroit?
Sales tax in Detroit is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Detroit address, the combined rate of 6% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Wayne County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Detroit ZIP codes and how Detroit compares with other cities in Wayne County and across Michigan.
