Alabama Sales Tax Rates: Etowah County
Etowah County, Alabama Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 12%
A county-wide sales tax rate of 3% is applicable to localities in Etowah County, in addition to the 4% Alabama sales tax.
Some cities and local governments in Etowah County collect additional local sales taxes, which can be as high as 5%.Here's how Etowah County's maximum sales tax rate of 12% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than 99% of Alabama counties
- Higher maximum sales tax than 99% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Etowah County, Alabama
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. Alabama has a 4% sales tax and Etowah County collects an additional 3%, so the minimum sales tax rate in Etowah County is 7% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Etowah County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Gadsden | 10% | Glencoe |
| Boaz | 10% | Boaz |
| Gadsden | 10% | Gadsden |
| Attalla | 10% | Attalla |
| Rainbow City | 10% | Southside |
| Altoona | 12% | Altoona |
| Gallant | 6% | Saint Clair Co 7059 |
| Walnut Grove | 10% | Altoona |
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Etowah County, Alabama has a maximum sales tax rate of 12% and an approximate population of 93,429.
Sales tax rates in Etowah County are determined by seven different tax jurisdictions, Altoona, Attalla, Boaz, Gadsden, Glencoe, Saint Clair Co 7059 and Southside.
Back to Alabama Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Etowah County are current as of June 2026
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