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Hawaii County

Hawaii County, Hawaii

Effective Tax Rate

0.29%

Median Annual Tax

$1,392

How Hawaii County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Hawaii County$1,392
Hawaii State Average$1,789
National Average$1,924

Hawaii County

0.29%

Effective rate

Hawaii Avg

0.24%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Tax by Mortgage Status

With Mortgage

$1,530

per year

Without Mortgage

$1,159

per year

Estimate Your Property Tax

$

Annual Tax

$1,392

Monthly Escrow

$116

Effective Rate

0.29%

vs. Hawaii State Average▼ 22.2% below
vs. National Average▼ 48.3% below
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Hawaii County, Hawaii?
The effective property tax rate in Hawaii County, Hawaii is 0.29%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Hawaii County?
The median annual property tax payment in Hawaii County is $1,392. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $1,530, while those without a mortgage pay $1,159.
How does Hawaii County compare to the Hawaii average?
Hawaii County's effective tax rate of 0.29% is higher than the Hawaii state average of 0.24%. The median annual property tax in Hawaii County is $1,392, compared to the state average of $1,789.
What is the median home value in Hawaii County, Hawaii?
The median home value in Hawaii County, Hawaii is $486,400, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
How are property taxes calculated in Hawaii?
Property taxes in Hawaii are calculated based on the assessed value of your property multiplied by the local mill levy (tax rate). The assessed value is determined by your county assessor and may differ from market value. Homeowners may qualify for exemptions such as homestead, senior, veteran, or disability exemptions that can reduce the taxable value. Tax rates vary by county and include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.

Counties with Similar Tax Rates

Honolulu County(HI)

Rate0.28%
Median Tax$2,482

Kauai County(HI)

Rate0.23%
Median Tax$1,840

Maui County(HI)

Rate0.17%
Median Tax$1,442
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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.

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