Hawaii Property Tax
Hawaii Property Tax Calculator
Estimate Hawaii property taxes, compare county effective rates, and see how taxes show up in a monthly mortgage payment. 2026 planning data — not an official tax bill.
Estimated effective state rate
0.29%
Sample tax on a $400,000 home
$1,160
Vs U.S. benchmark (0.90%)
−$2,440
Counties in this dataset
4
In the current NMC dataset, Hawaii has an estimated effective property-tax rate of 0.29%, resulting in approximately $1,160 in annual property taxes on a $400,000 home.
How property taxes work in Hawaii
Hawaii property taxes are levied locally — typically a stack of county, municipal, school, and special-district rates applied to assessed value after any exemptions. The 0.29% figure on this page is an ACS effective rate (taxes paid ÷ owner-occupied home value), which is useful for comparing counties and modeling PITI. It is not the millage printed on a specific parcel's bill.
For millage, exemption filings, or an official estimate, use Hawaii Department of Taxation.
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Median owner-occupied home value and median real-estate tax paid (ACS), with the county effective rate used in our calculator. Use a row to open the county page or calculator estimate.
| County | Median home value | Median annual tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | $897,500 | $2,553 | 0.28% |
| Hawaii County | $519,300 | $1,459 | 0.28% |
| Maui County | $904,700 | $1,466 | 0.16% |
| Kauai County | $873,200 | $1,866 | 0.21% |
Hawaii county directory
Highest property tax rates in Hawaii
Among counties currently in the NMC dataset for this state.
- 1. Hawaii County0.28%
- 2. Honolulu County0.28%
- 3. Kauai County0.21%
- 4. Maui County0.16%
Lowest property tax rates in Hawaii
Among counties currently in the NMC dataset for this state.
- 1. Maui County0.16%
- 2. Kauai County0.21%
- 3. Hawaii County0.28%
- 4. Honolulu County0.28%
Related planning resources for Hawaii
FHA limit context in Hawaii
Counties in this state generally follow the FHA high-cost framework statewide.
FHA 1-unit floor $541,287 · ceiling $1,249,125. Property tax estimates on this page are separate from loan limits.
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Methodology
Statewide effective rates use 2024 ACS owner-occupied data. County rates are median real-estate taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value (ACS 2020–2024 5-year). Last reviewed August 13, 2026. Estimates only — confirm with the local taxing authority.
On a $400,000 home, the U.S. benchmark used for comparison is 0.90% ($3,600 / year).