Hawaii property tax
West region · 4 counties · Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)
Hawaii has a population-weighted effective property-tax rate of 0.27% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) — -75.2% versus the US average of 1.08%, among the lowest effective property-tax rates in the country. The typical bill is about $2,177 on a median home worth around $814,082. Hawaii ranks #51 of 51 states by property-tax rate (1 = highest). Within the state, Hawaii County is highest at 0.29% and Maui County is lowest at 0.17%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Hawaii property tax at a glance
| Figure | Hawaii |
|---|---|
| Effective property-tax rate (pop-weighted) | 0.27% |
| Median-of-counties rate | 0.26% |
| Typical median bill | $2,177 |
| Typical median home value | $814,082 |
| Versus US average rate | -75.2% (US avg 1.08%) |
| State rank (1 = highest of 51) | #51 |
| Counties | 4 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
Hawaii counties ranked by property-tax rate
Counties in Hawaii, highest effective rate first. Counties with their own page are linked.
| Rank | County | Median tax/yr | Median home value | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii County | $1,392 | $486,400 | 0.29% |
| 2 | Honolulu County | $2,482 | $873,000 | 0.28% |
| 3 | Kauai County | $1,840 | $817,900 | 0.23% |
| 4 | Maui County | $1,442 | $858,600 | 0.17% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2023 5-year estimates. Data as of June 2026.
How Hawaii compares with other states
| State | Effective rate | Median bill | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (this state) | 0.27% | $2,177 | -75.2% |
| Alabama | 0.40% | $793 | -63.4% |
| Colorado | 0.48% | $2,494 | -55.8% |
| Nevada | 0.49% | $1,999 | -54.6% |
| South Carolina | 0.51% | $1,226 | -53.1% |
| Utah | 0.53% | $2,397 | -51.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property-tax rate in Hawaii?
Hawaii's population-weighted effective property-tax rate is 0.27% of home value (Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)), -75.2% versus the US average of 1.08%. The typical bill works out to about $2,177 on a $814,082 home. It ranks #51 of 51 states (1 = highest).
Which Hawaii county has the highest property tax?
In Hawaii, Hawaii County has the highest effective property-tax rate at 0.29% (median tax $1,392). The lowest is Maui County at 0.17%. Source: Census ACS 2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year).
Is property tax high in Hawaii?
Hawaii is among the lowest on property tax at a 0.27% effective rate, among the lowest effective property-tax rates in the country. The median Hawaii home is worth about $814,082 and the median bill is around $2,177. Rates vary widely between its 4 counties.
How is the Hawaii property-tax rate calculated?
It is a population-weighted average of each county's effective rate (median real estate taxes paid / median home value), using Census ACS 2023 5-year tables B25103 and B25077. A median-of-counties rate (0.26%) is also computed as a check. These are area medians, not statutory mill rates.
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Source & accuracy
State figures aggregate county-level Census ACS (2019-2023 (ACS 2023 5-year)) data (median real estate taxes paid B25103, median home value B25077), population-weighted. US public domain. These are area medians, not statutory rates or your individual bill — your property tax depends on your assessed value, exemptions and local levy. Verify with your county assessor. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20