Hawaii property tax calculator
Homeowners in Hawaii pay a yearly median of $2,239, equal to 0.27% of the median home value of $839,100.
An estimate, not a bill. Your county assessor sets your value, while your local taxing units set the rates. Some states use an appraisal district instead. Before paying or protesting, check with your county.
Typical bill and property tax rate in Hawaii
Hawaii’s rate falls below the 0.94% figure used for the US. County rates range from 0.16% in Maui County to 0.28% in Honolulu County. The figures are medians for owner-occupied homes. They come from the Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates covering 2020 to 2024.
Common home values in Hawaii: yearly bill
| Home value | State median rate, 0.27% | Maui County, 0.16% | Honolulu County, 0.28% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $540 | $320 | $560 |
| $300,000 | $810 | $480 | $840 |
| $400,000 | $1,080 | $640 | $1,120 |
| $500,000 | $1,350 | $800 | $1,400 |
Apply the effective rate to the home value. Hawaii's lowest county rate is in Maui County, while its highest is in Honolulu County. Your county's rate is used in the calculation.
Property tax rates for Hawaii counties
- 0.16%
| County | Effective rate | Median yearly tax | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii County | 0.28% | $1,459 | $519,300 |
| Honolulu County | 0.28% | $2,553 | $897,500 |
| Kauai County | 0.21% | $1,866 | $873,200 |
| Maui County | 0.16% | $1,466 | $904,700 |
No Census median is available for Kalawao County, one of the 5 Hawaii counties, because too few homes were sampled there. For Kalawao County, the calculator applies the Hawaii rate.
The source is Census American Community Survey 2020 to 2024. Table B25103 gives median real estate taxes paid for owner-occupied homes, and table B25077 gives their median value. Divide the median tax by the median value to find the effective rate. Download every county as a CSV file.
Homestead exemption in Hawaii
Home Exemption Counties set their own amounts and rules, which differ from each other. To qualify in Honolulu, you must own and occupy the home as your principal home and file by September 30. The assessed value is reduced by $220,000 in Kauai and by $300,000 in Maui.
How to apply: Honolulu accepts online filings at realproperty.honolulu.gov. You may also visit a Real Property Assessment Division office in person or mail your filing there. Neither fax nor email submissions are accepted. File Form P-3 in Kauai and a claim form in Maui with the county assessor.
Filing deadlines: Honolulu and Kauai require filing by September 30. Maui requires filing by December 31 of the preceding assessment year.
See realproperty.honolulu.gov for the source.
Appealing a property tax assessment in Hawaii
APPEAL BYJanuary 15 (Honolulu)
Each county sets this. If you disagree with the assessed value in Honolulu, file an appeal with the Board of Review for the city by January 15. On or before December 15, assessment notices are mailed. You must continue paying taxes during the pending appeal.
Initial hearing: County Board of Review.
See realproperty.honolulu.gov for the source.
Hawaii property tax payment dates
Each county sets its own schedule. Honolulu property tax bills are split into two installments. Payment for the first one is due August 20. Late payment may bring up to 10% in penalties plus 12% annual interest, regardless of whether you received the bill.
Source: honolulu.gov
Help for older homeowners in Hawaii
At age 60, Kauai raises the home exemption to $240,000, and at age 70, it rises to $260,000. At age 65, Honolulu offers a larger exemption amount.
Source: kauai.gov
Hawaii exemption for disabled veterans
Each county sets this benefit, which varies by island. A home qualifies when its totally disabled veteran owner or their widow(er) both owns and occupies it. Get the rules and claim form from your county's real property tax office.
Source: dod.hawaii.gov
Assistance for homeowners who have a disability
Form P-6 gives blind, deaf, or totally disabled homeowners in Kauai an extra $50,000 exemption when they provide a physician's certification, beyond the regular home exemption. You do not need to file it again each year.
Source: kauai.gov
How Hawaii sets your home's value
Each county sets this. In Honolulu, the Real Property Assessment Division applies mass appraisal to set every property's full fee simple value. Each year, assessment notices are sent on or before December 15.
Information source: realproperty.honolulu.gov
Additional Hawaii property tax rules to know
- Maui's home exemption lowers taxable assessed value by $300,000 and places the property in the Owner-occupied tax class. Every year, the owner must have no delinquent taxes and submit a Hawaii resident income tax return.
- An approved home exemption and household income under 80% of the Kauai median qualify Kauai owners for an additional $120,000 exemption and a refuse fee charged at half price. Reapply each year no later than September 30.
- For households earning no more than 50% of the Kauai median, Kauai's Very Low-Income Tax Credit caps tax at 3% of all titleholders' gross income. Annual renewal is required, along with a current home exemption and current taxes.
- Qualifying homeowners may rely on Kauai's Home Preservation Limit to pay whichever is greater: 3% of the combined gross income of all owners or $500. Filing the application every year is required, on or before September 30.
Sources for these rules: mauicounty.gov (a local office); kauai.gov.
How Hawaii compares with other states
Check Hawaii's ranking against every state in the state rate comparison, learn who qualifies for a homestead exemption in other states, or look up appeal deadlines by state.