What is the sales tax rate in Bend?
The combined sales tax rate in Bend, Oregon is 0% as of 2026. It is made up of the Oregon statewide base rate of 0%, plus applicable Deschutes County and local district taxes. Bend sits within Deschutes County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in Oregon is administered by the Oregon Department of Revenue, 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 Bend.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Bend, Oregon?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Oregon must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Bend. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in Oregon.
- Economic nexus: exceeding in sales to Oregon 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 Oregon's economic nexus threshold must register with the Oregon Department of Revenue before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Bend?
To collect sales tax in Bend, you must register for a sales tax permit with the Oregon Department of Revenue. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly Oregon sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Bend?
Sales tax in Bend is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Bend address, the combined rate of 0% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Deschutes County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Bend ZIP codes and how Bend compares with other cities in Deschutes County and across Oregon.
