Lake Charles sales tax details
The minimum combined 2025 sales tax rate for Lake Charles, Louisiana is 10.75%. This is the total of state, county, and city sales tax rates. The Louisiana sales tax rate is currently 5.0%. The Lake Charles sales tax rate is 5.75%.
Lake Charles, Louisiana sales tax rates
Lake Charles sales tax range for 2025
10.75%
Total rate range
10.75%
*Rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth. Due to varying local sales tax rates, we strongly recommend our lookup and calculator tools on this page for the most accurate rates.
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*Rates are rounded to the nearest hundredth.
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Lake Charles rates by ZIP and neighboring cities
Note: There can be variations within city and county lines. For more accurate rates, use the sales tax calculator.
