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How do I pay my property taxes?

County Real Property Tax Division / Finance Department (county level - Honolulu, Hawaii County, Maui County, Kauai County)
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What you need to know

Online Option
Each county has an online payment portal: - Honolulu: realproperty.honolulu.gov - Hawaii County: hawaiicounty.gov/departments/finance/real-property-tax - Maui County: mauicounty.gov/finance - Kauai County: kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Finance/Real-Property-Tax
Where to Go
County Finance/Treasury office (varies by county - see county websites); or online portals above
County-specific variations apply

All 4 Hawaii counties use the same basic semiannual August 20/February 20 schedule but individual details (payment methods, online portals, penalty rates) vary. Honolulu (Oahu) has the most robust online system. Neighbor island counties accept online, in-person, or mailed payments. Verify current payment information directly with your specific county finance office.

Hawaii Notes

Important state-specific details

  • Hawaii has NO state property tax - all property taxes are county-level only.
  • Hawaii property taxes are among the LOWEST in the nation by effective rate - Hawaii's high property values combined with generous homeowner exemptions and classification systems result in relatively modest bills for most owner-occupants.
  • HOME EXEMPTION: Each county offers a homeowner exemption for primary residences that significantly reduces the assessed value subject to tax - apply at your county Real Property Tax Division; Honolulu: $100,000 exemption for most homeowners; additional exemptions for seniors 65+.
  • TAX MAP KEY (TMK): Hawaii uses a TMK (Tax Map Key) system to identify parcels - this is the parcel number on your tax bill.
  • Hawaii uses a property classification system (residential, hotel/resort, commercial, agricultural, etc.) with different tax rates for each class.
  • No homestead cap on assessment increases in Hawaii - assessments can increase significantly year-to-year in rising markets.
Official Source

State office contact

State Office
No statewide property tax agency - contact your specific county: Honolulu RPAD: (808) 768-3799; Hawaii County: (808) 961-8201; Maui County: (808) 270-7697; Kauai County: (808) 241-4224