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Honolulu County, HI Property Tax Calculator
Honolulu County homeowners pay a median $2,553 a year in property tax, 0.28% of a median $897,500 home: above Hawaii's 0.27% but below the national 0.94%.
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Property tax in Honolulu County by home value, at 0.28%
| Home value | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $450,000 | $1,278 | $106 |
| $670,000 | $1,903 | $159 |
| $900,000 | $2,556 | $213 |
| $1,350,000 | $3,834 | $319 |
| $1,800,000 | $5,112 | $426 |
Honolulu County against Hawaii and the US
| Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | Median household income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | 0.28% | $2,553 | $897,500 | $106,195 |
| 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 Honolulu 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 Honolulu County?
The effective rate is 0.28%: a median $2,553 a year on a median $897,500 home. That's the 1st highest of the 4 Hawaii counties we cover.
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Honolulu County?
About $1,136 a year, $95 a month, at the county's effective rate, before any exemption.
How does Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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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