Hawaii property tax rates by county
Hawaii · #52 of 52 · 5 counties
Median annual property tax $2,239 · median home value $839,100
Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. First half due Aug 20, Second half due Feb 20. Payment dates ↓
Same house, different county
Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $839,100 home, the Hawaii median: about $2,387 a year in Honolulu County (0.28%) versus $1,360 in Maui County (0.16%) — $1,027 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.
Counties, highest rate first
When it's due in Hawaii
All states| First half | Due Aug 20 Late from Aug 21 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
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| Second half | Due Feb 20 Late from Feb 21 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
| Late penalty | 10% penalty plus 1% per month interest (12% annually) (Honolulu ROH § 8-3.2, Maui County Code § 3.48.220) |
| Appeal window | Honolulu: on or before January 15; Maui: on or before April 9; Hawaii County: on or before April 9 to Board of Review |
Administered entirely by 4 counties (Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii, Kauai). All four counties set due dates on August 20 and February 20. Regular annual schedule; tax year: fiscal year July 1 - June 30, bills mailed July & Jan. Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 246-48, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.
Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.