Several local jurisdictions in the region have sales and use tax rate changes taking effect Tuesday, Oct. 1.

On July 1, the state sales tax rate decreased to 6.15 percent but local taxing districts may have a higher sales tax rate.

COUNTY CHANGES (including affected cities)

Ellis County (enacted a new rate of 0.50%)                ELLIS COUNTY       6.65%

        City of Ellis                        8.65%

        City of Hays                    8.40%

        City of Hays TDD                       9.15%

        City of Hays 48^th & Roth CID                       10.40%

        City of Schoenchen                     6.65%

        City of Victoria                       7.65%

Graham County (decreased by 0.25% for a total of 1.00%)                   7.15%

        City of Bogue                      7.15%

        City of Hill City                        8.15%

        City of Morland                 8.15%

 

Sherman County   Tax rate for the City of Goodland      8.65%