Hawaii · Property Tax

Hawaii Property Tax by County

Hawaii has only counties (Honolulu/Oahu, Hawaii/Big Island, Maui, Kauai) — and this almanac covers all of them (full statewide coverage). Effective property tax rates run ~0.27% statewide median for owner-occupied property — the lowest in the United States.

Why move here

lowest effective property tax rates in US (for owner-occupied)
world-class climate, beaches, and lifestyle
Home Exemption reduces taxable AV AND moves you to lower owner-occupied tier
near-full vet exemption for 100% disabled (subject to $300/year minimum)
no state estate tax above federal exemption
diverse multicultural society
year-round outdoor recreation

Why not move here

extraordinarily high home values (Honolulu median ~$830K — highest in US)
highest cost of living in US (food + energy + nearly everything imported)
geographic isolation from mainland (can't drive home for holidays)
non-owner-occupied + Residential A rates dramatically higher (rentals + second homes)
hurricane + tsunami + volcano risk
limited job market outside tourism + military + government

This almanac covers 4 of 4 Hawaii counties.

Average effective rate

0.27%

Tax bill ÷ market value · Across 4 covered Hawaii counties

National rank

#50 of 50

Ranked highest to lowest by rate · #1 from the lowest

Average annual bill

$1,979

On a typical $761,250 Hawaii home

State income tax

11.00%

Graduated · 1.40% – 11.00% top marginal

Cheapest county we cover

Maui

Wailuku · 0.18% effective rate

For retirees

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For disabled veterans

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Distinguish value exemptions from a full covered-tax exemption.

4 of 4 Hawaii counties covered

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