Honolulu County, HI Property Taxes (2026)

Honolulu County owners pay a median of $2,482 a year on a median home value of $873,000, an effective rate of 0.28%. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 4 Hawaii counties with Census data, above the Hawaii county median of 0.25%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

0.28%

2nd highest of 4 in HI

Median annual bill

$2,482

~$207/month

Median home value

$873,000

Hawaii county median

0.25%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Honolulu County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Honolulu County's 0.28% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$2,444
Savings at 10–15% off
$244–$367
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Honolulu County vs. Hawaii vs. U.S. property tax rates

Honolulu County0.28%
Hawaii county median0.25%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Honolulu County's effective property tax rate is 0.28%, vs. 0.25% for the median Hawaii county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 2nd of 4 in Hawaii. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Honolulu County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Honolulu Real Property Assessment Division. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Honolulu County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the Real Property Assessment Division.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $2,482 bill, 10–15% off is $248–$372 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Hawaii

Hawaii homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Honolulu Real Property Assessment Division for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Honolulu County, Hawaii?
The median effective property tax rate in Honolulu County is 0.28%: a median annual bill of $2,482 on a median home value of $873,000. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 4 Hawaii counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Honolulu County?
The median Honolulu County property tax bill is $2,482 a year, about $207 a month, compared with a Hawaii county median of $1,641.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Honolulu County?
The deadline to appeal in Honolulu County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Honolulu County a high property tax area?
Honolulu County's 0.28% effective rate is above the Hawaii county median of 0.25% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 2nd-highest rate of 4 Hawaii counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Honolulu County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Kauai County

Rate: 0.22%

Median bill: $1,840

Maui County

Rate: 0.17%

Median bill: $1,442

Hawaii County

Rate: 0.29%

Median bill: $1,392

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