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Hawaii County, HI Property Tax Calculator
Hawaii County homeowners pay a median $1,459 a year in property tax, 0.28% of a median $519,300 home: above Hawaii's 0.27% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Hawaii County by home value, at 0.28%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $260,000 | $731 | $61 |
| $390,000 | $1,096 | $91 |
| $520,000 | $1,461 | $122 |
| $780,000 | $2,192 | $183 |
| $1,040,000 | $2,922 | $244 |
Hawaii County against Hawaii and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii County | 0.28% | $1,459 | $519,300 | $78,639 |
| Hawaii | 0.27% | $2,239 | $839,100 | $100,389 |
| United States | 0.94% | $3,119 | $332,700 | $80,734 |
How this calculator works
Median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value in Hawaii County, from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. The calculator starts at the county's median home value and rate.
Questions people ask
What is the property tax rate in Hawaii County?
The effective rate is 0.28%: a median $1,459 a year on a median $519,300 home. That's the 2nd highest of the 4 Hawaii counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Hawaii County?
About $1,124 a year, $94 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Hawaii County compare with the rest of Hawaii?
Its rate is above the state's 0.27%. Across Hawaii, covered counties range from 0.16% to 0.28%.
How do I lower my Hawaii County property tax?
Apply for every exemption you qualify for, such as a homestead exemption, and appeal your assessment if it is higher than comparable homes sold nearby; the county assessor explains the deadlines.
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