North Carolina Sales Tax Rates: Swain County
Swain County, North Carolina Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 16%
A county-wide sales tax rate of 2.25% is applicable to localities in Swain County, in addition to the 4.75% North Carolina sales tax.
Some cities and local governments in Swain County collect additional local sales taxes, which can be as high as 9%.Here's how Swain County's maximum sales tax rate of 16% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than any other North Carolina counties
- Higher maximum sales tax than 100% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Swain County, North Carolina
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. North Carolina has a 4.75% sales tax and Swain County collects an additional 2.25%, so the minimum sales tax rate in Swain 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 Swain County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Bryson City | 16% | Swain |
| Cherokee | 16% | Swain |
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Swain County, North Carolina has a maximum sales tax rate of 16% and an approximate population of 13,269.
Sales tax rates in Swain County are determined by a single tax jurisdiction, Swain.
Back to North Carolina Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Swain County are current as of June 2026
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