--- title: "Hawaii Property Tax Calculator (0.27% Effective Rate) | TaxWren" description: "Hawaii homeowners pay a median $2,385 a year in property tax on a median home value of $875,900, an effective rate of 0.27%: the lowest of the 50 states and DC and 69% below the US rate of 0.89%. Estimate the property tax on any Hawaii home." url: https://taxwren.com/property-tax-calculator/hawaii --- 2026 tax year ยท updated Oct 15, 2026 # Hawaii property tax calculator Hawaii homeowners pay a median $2,385 a year in property tax on a median home value of $875,900, an effective rate of 0.27%: the lowest of the 50 states and DC and 69% below the US rate of 0.89%. ## Estimated property tax per year $2,385 $199 a month at 0.2723% - Median tax paid in Hawaii: $2,385 - Median home value there: $875,900 - Same home at the US rate (0.8905%): $7,800 Before exemptions such as a homestead exemption. Rates from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. ## Hawaii property tax by home value At the statewide effective rate of 0.27%, compared with the same home at the US rate. | Home value | Per year | Per month | At the US rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | $200,000 | $545 | $45 | $1,781 | | $300,000 | $817 | $68 | $2,672 | | $400,000 | $1,089 | $91 | $3,562 | | $500,000 | $1,362 | $113 | $4,453 | | $750,000 | $2,042 | $170 | $6,679 | | $1,000,000 | $2,723 | $227 | $8,905 | ## Hawaii vs. neighboring states | State | Effective rate | Median tax | Median home value | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [California](/property-tax-calculator/california) | 0.71% | $5,369 | $759,500 | | Hawaii | 0.27% | $2,385 | $875,900 | ## What Hawaii homeowners pay - Median yearly property tax: $2,385 (33rd highest of 51); $2,358 for homes with a mortgage and $2,429 for homes without one. - Median value of an owner-occupied home: $875,900, so a typical home pays about $199 a month. - 304,026 owner-occupied homes in the survey estimate. - Other taxes: see the [Hawaii income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/hawaii); sales tax averages 4.50% with local taxes ([Hawaii sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/hawaii)). These are statewide medians. Your county, city and school district set the rates on your bill, and exemptions (such as a homestead exemption for your main home, or for seniors and veterans) can lower it. Check with your county assessor and the [Hawaii revenue department](https://tax.hawaii.gov) for the rules that apply to you. Source: [US Census Bureau, American Community Survey](https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/summary_file/2024/table-based-SF/data/1YRData/acsdt1y2024-b25103.dat), American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B25103 and B25077, owner-occupied homes). See our [methodology](/methodology). ## Hawaii property tax FAQ ### What is the property tax rate in Hawaii? The effective rate is 0.27% of home value: the median tax paid ($2,385) divided by the median home value ($875,900), from the American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates. Actual rates are set by counties, cities and school districts and vary within the state. ### How much is property tax on a $300,000 house in Hawaii? About $817 a year ($68 a month) at the statewide effective rate, before any exemptions you qualify for. ### Does Hawaii have high property taxes? Hawaii has the lowest effective property tax rate of the 50 states and DC (rank 51 of 51, 1 = highest) and the 33rd highest median bill. ### Can I deduct Hawaii property tax? On your federal return, yes, if you itemize: property tax counts toward the state and local tax (SALT) deduction, capped at $40,400 for 2026 together with your state income or sales tax. More for Hawaii - [Hawaii paycheck calculator](/take-home-pay-calculator/hawaii) - [Hawaii income tax calculator](/income-tax-calculator/hawaii) - [Hawaii sales tax calculator](/sales-tax-calculator/hawaii) - [Property tax in every state](/property-tax-calculator)