What is the sales tax rate in Jersey City?
The combined sales tax rate in Jersey City, New Jersey is 6.625% as of 2026. It is made up of the New Jersey statewide base rate of 6.625%, plus applicable Hudson County and local district taxes. Jersey City sits within Hudson County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in New Jersey is administered by the New Jersey Division of Taxation, 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 Jersey City.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Jersey City, New Jersey?
Any business with sales tax nexus in New Jersey must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Jersey City. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in New Jersey.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $100,000 in sales to New Jersey 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 New Jersey's economic nexus threshold must register with the New Jersey Division of Taxation before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Jersey City?
To collect sales tax in Jersey City, you must register for a sales tax permit with the New Jersey Division of Taxation. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly New Jersey sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Jersey City?
Sales tax in Jersey City is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Jersey City address, the combined rate of 6.625% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Hudson County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Jersey City ZIP codes and how Jersey City compares with other cities in Hudson County and across New Jersey.
