Homeowners in Hawaii County, Hawaii paid a median $1,459 a year in property tax on a median home worth $519,300, an effective rate of about 0.28% (Census 2020–2024).
0.27%Hawaii statewide · US 0.94%
How Hawaii County compares
Effective rate (median tax ÷ median value)
Median tax paid per year
Tax on a home here
At the local 0.28% effective rate
| Home value | Estimated yearly tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $150,000 | $421 | $35 |
| $250,000 | $702 | $59 |
| $350,000 | $983 | $82 |
| $500,000 | $1,405 | $117 |
Cities and towns in Hawaii County
| Place | Median tax | Median value | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo | $1,294 | $483,000 | 0.27% |
| Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) | $2,290 | $667,400 | 0.34% |
| Hawaiian Paradise Park | $1,318 | $457,100 | 0.29% |
| Kaiminani | $2,199 | $772,800 | 0.28% |
| Kahaluu-Keauhou | $3,750 | $886,900 | 0.42% |
| Hawaiian Ocean View | $1,255 | $318,200 | 0.39% |
| Holualoa | $4,058 | $1,115,600 | 0.36% |
| Captain Cook | $2,542 | $770,600 | 0.33% |
| Kurtistown | $1,189 | $448,600 | 0.27% |
| Leilani Estates | $540 | $268,100 | 0.20% |
| Discovery Harbour | $1,045 | $443,500 | 0.24% |
| Black Sands | $199 | $155,600 | 0.13% |
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Related
- Hawaii property tax by countyall counties ranked
- Honolulu County, HI0.28% effective
- Kauai County, HI0.21% effective
- Maui County, HI0.16% effective
- Kalawao County, HI100.00% effective
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020–2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax ÷ median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.
Major Cities & Counties in Hawaii
Largest by population (Census ACS 2020–2024). Property tax for each:
- Urban Honolulu pop. 345,482
- East Honolulu pop. 51,360
- Hilo pop. 50,404
- Pearl City pop. 44,547
- Waipahu pop. 40,482
- Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) pop. 39,640
- Kaneohe pop. 37,355
- Kahului pop. 28,288
- Mililani Town pop. 27,668
- Ewa Gentry pop. 26,563
- Honolulu County pop. 1,001,146
- Maui County pop. 164,522
- Kauai County pop. 73,731
- Kalawao County pop. 67
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Hawaii County, Hawaii?
Homeowners in Hawaii County, Hawaii paid a median $1,459 a year in property tax on a median home worth $519,300, an effective rate of about 0.28% (Census 2020–2024).
How much is property tax on a $300,000 home in Hawaii County?
About $843 a year ($70 a month) at the 0.28% median effective rate. Your bill depends on assessed value and exemptions.
Is Hawaii County property tax high?
It ranks #3 lowest of 5 Hawaii counties. The state median effective rate is 0.27% and the US rate is 0.94%.
Where do I pay property tax in Hawaii County?
Bills are issued and collected by the Hawaii County treasurer or tax collector, based on values set by the county assessor.