Sales tax in Santa Clara, NM
The combined sales tax rate in Santa Clara, NM is about 8.8125%, and ranges from 6.3125% to 9.0625% depending on the exact address.
Estimated from 4 ZIP codes covering Santa Clara. Enter your ZIP code in the calculator for a closer figure.
- ZIP codes
- 4 on file, every one crossing the city line
- County
- Grant County
ZIP codes in Santa Clara
4 on file, every one crossing the city line. Each has its own page.
4 ZIP codes crossing the city line
Part of each of these lies outside Santa Clara. An address in one may be taxed at a neighbour's rate instead, and the figure shown is the most likely one across the whole ZIP code.
How the combined rate in Santa Clara, NM is made up
Each government below levies its own share. A seller collects them together at the till and passes each share to the authority that levied it.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate | Applies to | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | state | 4.875% | all 4 ZIP codes | Jul 1, 2026 | New Mexico FYI-105, Gross Receipts and Compensating Taxes: An Overview |
| Combined rate | 4.875% | ||||
What can change the tax you pay in Santa Clara, NM
- ZIP codes shared with a neighbour. 1 of Santa Clara's 4 ZIP codes is also reached by Bayard, so an address in one of them can owe a neighbour's rate instead of Santa Clara's.
- What you are buying. Categories are not taxed alike. The calculator switches between general merchandise, prepared food and lodging, which are the categories we hold rates for here.
How Santa Clara compares with the rest of New Mexico
Santa Clara's ~8.8125% is above what most ZIP codes carry in New Mexico. Of the state's 428 ZIP codes with a figure, 4 land on the same one, 338 carry a lower figure and 86 a higher one. Across New Mexico the combined rate runs from 3.315% to 12.0625%. See every city in New Mexico.
| Combined rate | ZIP codes | Which is this city |
|---|---|---|
| ~6.625% | 37 | |
| ~6.5% | 26 | |
| ~6.25% | 22 | |
| ~8.9375% | 22 | |
| ~7.625% | 20 | |
| ~8.8125% | 4 | Santa Clara |
Counted from ZIP-code figures. A tilde marks a band where some ZIP codes cross a tax boundary and are counted at their most likely rate.
Previous rates
| Jurisdiction | Rate | Applied |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | 2.5% | Jul 2026 – Jun 2027 |
| Bayard | 2.75% | Jul 2026 – Jun 2027 |
| Grant County | 1.4375% | Jul 2026 – Jun 2027 |
How sales tax is collected
The seller generally collects the tax from the buyer at the point of sale and passes it to the authorities that levied it. In most states it is added at the till rather than included in the advertised price. Read how sales tax works, including sourcing rules, online purchases and who is required to collect.
Rates last verified: Sep 4, 2026. This is when the source was last read, not when this page was last edited.
TaxAndTips provides informational estimates from published tax-rate data. Actual tax treatment can depend on the product or service, the exact address, the transaction, exemption status and applicable law. For official obligations, consult the taxing authority or a qualified tax professional.
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