Hawaii Property Tax Rates by County (2026)

Compare effective property tax rates across 4 Hawaii counties. Homeowners who believe their property is over-assessed can appeal their assessment. The deadline to appeal is Varies by county.

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

Lower than the national median of 1.02%

Median Home Value

$838,250

Median Annual Tax Bill

$1,641

How Are Property Taxes Calculated in Hawaii?

Property taxes in Hawaii are based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by local tax rates set by school districts, municipalities, and other taxing authorities. The median effective tax rate across Hawaii counties is 0.00%, which is below the national median of 1.02%.

If you believe your property's assessed value is too high, you have the right to appeal the assessment. TaxDrop handles the entire process — you only pay if we save you $500 or more.

All 4 Hawaii Counties

County	Eff. Tax Rate	Median Home Value	Median Annual Tax Bill
Hawaii County →	0.29%	$486,400	$1,392
Honolulu County →	0.28%	$873,000	$2,482
Kauai County →	0.22%	$817,900	$1,840
Maui County →	0.17%	$858,600	$1,442

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Key Highlights

Highest Tax Rate

0.29%

Hawaii County

Lowest Tax Rate

0.17%

Maui County

Highest Tax Bill

$2,482

Honolulu County

Lowest Tax Bill

$1,392

Hawaii County

Think your property is over-assessed?

TaxDrop helps Hawaii homeowners appeal their property tax assessment. You pay nothing unless we save you $500 or more.

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How to Appeal Your Hawaii Property Taxes

Filing a property tax appeal in Hawaii is your legal right. Here is the basic process:

Review your annual assessment notice from your local assessor.
File your appeal before the deadline (Varies by county).
Gather evidence: recent comparable sales, photos of property condition issues, and any independent appraisals.
Attend a hearing or submit your evidence for review.
Receive a decision on your assessed value.

TaxDrop handles this entire process for you. Our experts analyze your property, build your case, and represent you. You only pay if we save you $500 or more.

Stop overpaying on property taxes

30-60% of properties are over-assessed, but only 5% of homeowners challenge their bill. TaxDrop makes it easy to fight back. No upfront cost. No fee if we save you less than $500.

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