Maui County, HI Property Taxes (2026)

Maui County owners pay a median of $1,442 a year on a median home value of $858,600, an effective rate of 0.17%. That's the 4th-highest rate of 4 Hawaii counties with Census data, below 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

0.17%

4th highest of 4 in HI

Median annual bill

$1,442

~$120/month

Median home value

$858,600

Hawaii county median

0.25%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Maui County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Maui County's 0.17% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$1,460
Savings at 10–15% off
$146–$219
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Maui County vs. Hawaii vs. U.S. property tax rates

Maui County0.17%
Hawaii county median0.25%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Maui County's effective property tax rate is 0.17%, vs. 0.25% for the median Hawaii county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 4th 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 Maui County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

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

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Maui 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 $1,442 bill, 10–15% off is $144–$216 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Hawaii

Hawaii homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Maui 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 Maui County, Hawaii?
The median effective property tax rate in Maui County is 0.17%: a median annual bill of $1,442 on a median home value of $858,600. That's the 4th-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 Maui County?
The median Maui County property tax bill is $1,442 a year, about $120 a month, compared with a Hawaii county median of $1,641.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Maui County?
The deadline to appeal in Maui County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Maui County a high property tax area?
Maui County's 0.17% effective rate is below the Hawaii county median of 0.25% and below the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 4th-highest rate of 4 Hawaii counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Maui County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Honolulu County

Rate: 0.28%

Median bill: $2,482

Hawaii County

Rate: 0.29%

Median bill: $1,392

Kauai County

Rate: 0.22%

Median bill: $1,840

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