In short
Homeowners in Hawaii paid a median $2,239 a year in property tax on a home with a median value of $839,100, 0.27% of the value (Census ACS 2020-2024), rank 51 of 51 including DC. Across its 4 counties, the ratio ranges from 0.16% in Maui County to 0.28% in Hawaii County; the highest median bill is in Honolulu County ($2,553).
Every county
| County | Tax ÷ value | Median tax, per year | Margin of error | Median home value | Owner-occupied homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii County | 0.28% | $1,459 | ±$51 | $519,300 | 54,795 |
| Honolulu County | 0.28% | $2,553 | ±$26 | $897,500 | 202,604 |
| Kauai County | 0.21% | $1,866 | ±$110 | $873,200 | 16,210 |
| Maui County | 0.16% | $1,466 | ±$44 | $904,700 | 36,638 |
| Hawaii | 0.27% | $2,239 | ±$31 | $839,100 | 310,247 |
Owner-occupied homes, five-year estimates 2020-2024; 90% margins of error as published. “Tax ÷ value” is the median tax divided by the median value, a ratio of two medians. The Census caps reported taxes at $10,000 and values at $2,000,000: where a median hits the cap, the ratio is approximate. In small counties the margin of error can be large.
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Hawaii?
The median tax paid by owner-occupants, $2,239 a year, is 0.27% of the median home value ($839,100), ACS 2020-2024. Your own bill depends on your assessed value, local levies and exemptions.
Which county in Hawaii has the highest property tax?
As a share of home value: Hawaii County (0.28%), Honolulu County (0.28%), Kauai County (0.21%). In dollars: Honolulu County ($2,553), Kauai County ($1,866), Maui County ($1,466).
How property tax works in Hawaii, exemptions and appeals: Hawaii property tax guide. All states: property tax by county.
General information drawn from the official sources cited and dated on this page. It is not legal, tax or financial advice: for your own situation, ask a licensed professional.