Hawaii County Property Taxes
Hawaii County, Hawaii
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
22.2% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$116/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.29%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$486,400
State avg ▼ $758,975
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$1,530
$128/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$1,159
$97/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#4
of 4 counties (1 = lowest)
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Data Story
About Property Taxes in Hawaii County, Hawaii
Hawaii County taxes far below national average
Hawaii County's effective tax rate of 0.286% sits well below the national median of 0.92%, placing it in the lowest 10% nationally for property tax burden. The median property tax here is just $1,392 compared to the national median of $2,690, despite a median home value of $486,400.
Higher rate than most Hawaii counties
Hawaii County ranks second-highest in effective tax rate among Hawaii's four counties at 0.286%, above the state average of 0.241%. Only one Hawaii county collects higher property taxes per dollar of home value.
Statewide comparison shows Hawaii County's position
Hawaii County's 0.286% effective rate exceeds Kauai County (0.225%) and Maui County (0.168%) but trails behind Honolulu County (0.284%). Despite similar rates to Honolulu, Hawaii County homeowners pay significantly less in absolute dollars due to lower median property values.
Typical Hawaii County home costs $1,392 annually
On a median home valued at $486,400, Hawaii County property owners pay approximately $1,392 per year in property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages typically pay $1,530, while those without mortgages pay $1,159.
Check if your assessment is accurate
Many Hawaii County homeowners are overassessed relative to recent market sales, creating opportunities to appeal and lower taxes. If you believe your property's assessed value exceeds its fair market value, filing an appeal could reduce your annual tax burden.
How Hawaii County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Hawaii County
0.29%
Effective rate
Hawaii Avg
0.24%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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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.