Hawaii Property Taxes
Property tax rates for all 5 counties.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019-2023Average Annual Tax
$1,789
Average Rate
0.24%
Average Home Value
$758,975
At a Glance
Average Annual Tax
$1,789
National avg $2,690
Average Effective Rate
0.24%Low
Based on median tax / median home value
Average Home Value
$758,975
National avg $281,900
Counties
5
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Estimates based on U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Actual taxes vary by exemptions, assessments, and local levies.
State Overview
Property Taxes in Hawaii
Hawaii's taxes rank among the lowest
Hawaii homeowners pay an effective property tax rate of just 0.241%, less than a quarter of the national median of 1.03%—placing Hawaii in the bottom 10 states for property tax burden. Despite sky-high home values averaging $758,975 (nearly triple the national median of $281,900), the state's low tax rates mean homeowners pay proportionally far less than their mainland counterparts.
Hawaii's counties show wide variation
Effective tax rates across Hawaii's counties range from 0.168% in Maui County to 0.286% in Hawaii County—a 70% spread that signals dramatically different tax experiences depending on location. Honolulu County residents pay the highest median tax of $2,482, while Hawaii County residents pay just $1,392, yet Hawaii County has the higher effective rate due to lower home valuations.
A $1,789 annual tab on expensive homes
The average Hawaii homeowner pays $1,789 annually in property taxes on a median home valued at $758,975—less than half the national median tax bill of $2,690. This remarkably low burden reflects Hawaii's deliberate policy choice to tax property lightly, even as island real estate commands premium prices driven by scarcity and demand.
Urban Honolulu carries the highest load
Honolulu County, home to the state capital and majority of residents, leads with a 0.284% effective rate and $2,482 median tax bill—reflecting both higher valuations and steeper rate structures in the urban core. Rural and neighbor islands like Maui and Kauai offer lower rate and tax-bill combinations, though all remain well below national averages.
Hawaii: ultra-low taxes, ultra-high prices
Hawaii is decisively a low-tax state—residents enjoy one of the nation's lightest property tax burdens despite owning some of the most expensive real estate in America. Homebuyers trading affordability concerns for island living gain a major tax advantage, though that advantage matters most for high-value properties in Honolulu and least for affordable homes elsewhere in the state.
All Hawaii Counties
| County | Effective Rate | Median Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii County | 0.29% | $1,392 |
| Honolulu County | 0.28% | $2,482 |
| Kalawao County | — | — |
| Kauai County | 0.23% | $1,840 |
| Maui County | 0.17% | $1,442 |
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.