Sales tax in Liberty Lake, WA
The combined sales tax rate in Liberty Lake, WA is about 8.1%, and ranges from 8.1% to 9% depending on the exact address.
Estimated from 2 ZIP codes covering Liberty Lake. Enter your ZIP code in the calculator for a closer figure.
- ZIP codes
- 2 on file, every one crossing the city line
- County
- Spokane
ZIP codes in Liberty Lake
2 on file, every one crossing the city line. Each has its own page.
2 ZIP codes crossing the city line
Part of each of these lies outside Liberty Lake. 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 Liberty Lake, WA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | state | 6.5% | all 2 ZIP codes | Mar 1, 1983 | Current jurisdiction rate and boundary files |
| Combined rate | 6.5% | ||||
What can change the tax you pay in Liberty Lake, WA
- ZIP codes shared with a neighbour. 1 of Liberty Lake's 2 ZIP codes is also reached by Spokane Valley, so an address in one of them can owe a neighbour's rate instead of Liberty Lake'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 Liberty Lake compares with the rest of Washington
Liberty Lake's ~8.1% is below what most ZIP codes carry in Washington. Of the state's 715 ZIP codes with a figure, 50 land on the same one, 145 carry a lower figure and 520 a higher one. Across Washington the combined rate runs from 7.6% to 10.7%. See every city in Washington.
| Combined rate | ZIP codes | Which is this city |
|---|---|---|
| ~8% | 101 | |
| ~8.2% | 67 | |
| ~10.3% | 52 | |
| ~8.1% | 50 | Liberty Lake |
| ~8.9% | 50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Lake | 2.5% | Apr 2024 – Dec 2028 |
| Spokane Valley | 2.5% | Jan 2026 – Dec 2028 |
| Spokane | 1.6% | Oct 2008 – Dec 2028 |
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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