Elk City, OK Sales Tax Rate 2026
Rates effective October 1 to December 31, 2026 (Q4 2026)
The combined sales tax rate in Elk City, Oklahoma is 9.35% on general merchandise, and 4.85% on groceries. The use tax rate is the same 9.35%.
Elk City sales tax rate breakdown
| Portion | Sales and use tax | Groceries |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma state | 4.5% | 0% |
| Elk City (city) | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Beckham County | 0.35% | 0.35% |
| Combined | 9.35% | 4.85% |
Effective October 1 to December 31, 2026 (Q4 2026). Source: Oklahoma Tax Commission rate chart.
Combined rate = 4.5% Oklahoma state rate + municipal rate + county rate. The state rate has been 4.5% since May 1, 1990. Food and food ingredients are exempt from the state rate effective August 29, 2024 (HB 1955); local city and county sales taxes still apply. Prepared food, restaurant meals, alcohol, and dietary supplements remain taxable at the full rate. See sales tax on groceries in Oklahoma.
Elk City sales tax rate history
The combined rate changed from 9.25% to 9.35% on April 1, 2019.
| Combined rate | In effect since | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 9.35% | April 1, 2019 | Up 0.1 points |
| 9.25% | April 1, 2017 | Down 0.05 points |
| 9.3% | April 1, 2015 | Up 0.5 points |
| 8.8% | Q1 2008 | Earliest chart on file |
One row per rate, newest first, from the Oklahoma Tax Commission quarterly rate charts held since Q1 2008. A quarter name means the rate first appeared on that quarter's chart.
Elk City use tax and lodging tax
Use tax: The Oklahoma Tax Commission publishes one combined rate for sales and use tax, so the use tax rate for goods delivered to Elk City is the same as the sales tax rate: 9.35%. Use tax applies to taxable purchases brought into Oklahoma when no sales tax was collected, such as many online and out-of-state purchases.
Lodging tax: MuniRevenue has no lodging tax distributions on record for Elk City. Oklahoma has no statewide lodging tax: lodging taxes are set locally and are listed in the Oklahoma Tax Commission's Rates and Codes chart, separately from the sales tax rate on this page.
More Elk City tax information
- Elk City sales tax revenue: how much the city collects each month
- Beckham County sales tax revenue
- Beckham County sales tax rate and every city in it
- How Oklahoma use tax works
- How Oklahoma lodging tax works
- Oklahoma sales tax on groceries and restaurant meals
- Sales tax on utilities and Manufacturer sales tax exemption
- Vehicle sales tax and Buying a boat in Oklahoma
- Back to school tax holiday
- Find the sales tax rate for one address
- Oklahoma sales tax rate changes by quarter
- Oklahoma sales tax rates by city and county
Sales tax rates near Elk City
- Sayre sales tax rate8.85%
- Erick sales tax rate9.85%
- Carter sales tax rate8.85%
- Sweetwater sales tax rate5.85% to 7%
- Texola sales tax rate5.85%
Source: Oklahoma Tax Commission, Rates and Codes for Sales, Use, and Lodging Tax, rates effective October 1 to December 31, 2026 (Q4 2026). View the official OTC rate chart (PDF).
Cities and counties set their own rates, and the Oklahoma Tax Commission publishes them each quarter. Some changes take effect on other dates. MuniRevenue is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
These figures are jurisdiction-wide, not address-level. For the rate at a specific address, use the OTC Sales and Use Tax Rate Locator (how address-level lookup works).
For information purposes only. This page is published for general information and does not constitute tax, legal, or accounting advice. Do not rely on it to determine the tax due on any transaction.
Accuracy. Rates are transcribed from the Oklahoma Tax Commission chart named above and can change during the year; a rate may have changed since that chart was published. Product-specific exemptions, tax holidays, and special levies are not reflected. MuniRevenue makes no warranty as to accuracy or completeness. Always confirm against the Oklahoma Tax Commission before relying on a rate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Elk City, Oklahoma?
The combined sales tax rate in Elk City, Oklahoma is 9.35%: 4.5% state, 4.5% city, and 0.35% Beckham County. This is the Oklahoma Tax Commission rate chart for Q4 2026.
What is the use tax rate in Elk City, Oklahoma?
The Oklahoma Tax Commission publishes one combined rate for sales and use tax, so the use tax rate for goods delivered to Elk City is the same as the sales tax rate: 9.35%. Use tax applies to taxable purchases brought into Oklahoma when no sales tax was collected, such as many online and out-of-state purchases.
What is the lodging tax in Elk City, Oklahoma?
MuniRevenue has no lodging tax distributions on record for Elk City. Oklahoma has no statewide lodging tax: lodging taxes are set locally and are listed in the Oklahoma Tax Commission's Rates and Codes chart, separately from the sales tax rate on this page.
What is the sales tax on groceries in Elk City, Oklahoma?
Groceries are taxed at 4.85% in Elk City. Oklahoma removed the 4.5% state sales tax on food and food ingredients effective August 29, 2024, but city and county sales taxes still apply. Prepared food and restaurant meals remain taxable at the full combined rate, 9.35%.
Is the Elk City sales tax rate the same at every address?
Not always. This page shows the rates from the Oklahoma Tax Commission chart. Special taxing districts and city limits can change the rate at a specific address, so use the OTC Sales and Use Tax Rate Locator for an exact address.
Did the sales tax rate in Elk City, Oklahoma change?
The combined rate changed from 9.25% to 9.35% on April 1, 2019. Source: Oklahoma Tax Commission rate charts for Q1 2019 and Q2 2019.
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