Hawaii— Property Tax & Closing Costs
Hawaii property tax by county
Property tax rates, median home values, and closing cost estimates for all 4 counties in Hawaii. The average effective rate across the state is 0.24%, ranking Hawaii 51 of 51 (lowest property taxes nationally). Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.
Average rate
0.24%
across 4 counties
National rank
#51
of 51states & DC
Median home value
$885,350
county median in state
Rate range
0.16%–0.28%
Maui County → Honolulu County
Lowest property tax rates in Hawaii
The five Hawaii counties with the lowest effective property tax rates, useful for buyers comparing total cost of ownership across the state.
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Maui County | 0.16% |
| Kauai County | 0.21% |
| Hawaii County | 0.28% |
| Honolulu County | 0.28% |
Highest property tax rates in Hawaii
The five Hawaiicounties with the highest effective property tax rates. High rates often reflect strong school district funding or municipal services rather than weakness — but they materially change a buyer's monthly carrying cost.
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Honolulu County | 0.28% |
| Hawaii County | 0.28% |
| Kauai County | 0.21% |
| Maui County | 0.16% |
All 4 counties in Hawaii
Effective property tax rate, median home value, and median annual taxes paid for every county in Hawaii. Click a county to open its full property tax calculator and closing cost breakdown.
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Hawaii County | 0.28% |
| Honolulu County | 0.28% |
| Kauai County | 0.21% |
| Maui County | 0.16% |
Source: US Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates, tables B25077 (median home value) and B25103 (median real estate taxes paid). Effective rate is computed as median taxes paid divided by median home value at the county level and represents the typical owner-occupied home — actual bills vary by purchase price, exemptions, and special assessments.