2026 Property Tax Due Dates
August 20
First installment
February 20
Second installment
Payment Methods
Online, Mail, In-Person
Hawaii County Treasurer
Phone
(808) 961-8201Office Hours
How to Pay
Online
Pay using credit card or e-check
By Mail
Mail check payable to Hawaii County Treasurer
In Person
Visit the Treasurer's office — 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 4, Hilo HI 96720, Mon-Fri 7:45am - 4:30pm
About Property Taxes in Hawaii
Hawaii has the lowest effective property tax rates in the United States. The state is divided into four counties — Honolulu (Oahu), Maui, Hawaii (Big Island), and Kauai — and property taxes are administered entirely at the county level. Each county has its own tax rates and exemption programs, and rates vary significantly between counties. Property is assessed at 100% of market value, but Hawaii's low millage rates mean that even high-value properties pay relatively modest taxes. Residents who use their property as a primary home generally receive significantly lower rates than investors or vacation rental owners.
Payment & Assessment
Hawaii property taxes are billed and due in two equal installments: First installment: Due August 20 Second installment: Due February 20 A penalty of 10% applies to late payments, plus interest. Most counties offer online payment, payment by mail, and in-person payment at the county real property tax division. Contact your specific county for payment portal links and additional options.
Statewide framework for Hawaii. Your county's specific rates and deadlines are shown above.
About Hawaii County
Hawaiʻi County is a county in the U.S. state of Hawaii in the Hawaiian Islands. It is coextensive with the Island of Hawaiʻi, often called the "Big Island" to distinguish it from the state as a whole. The 2020 Census population was 200,629. The county seat is Hilo. There are no incorporated cities in Hawaiʻi County. The Hilo Micropolitan Statistical Area includes all of Hawaiʻi County. Hawaiʻi County has a mayor–council form of government. In terms of geography, Hawaiʻi County is the most expansive county in the state and the most southerly county in the United States.
Source: Wikipedia — content available under CC BY-SA 4.0
Related Resources
Interested in Tax Sale Investing?
Many properties end up at auction when owners fall behind on taxes. These books cover how it works.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
Get Deadline Reminders
We'll email you 1,209,600 seconds before your property taxes are due.
Due dates shown are for reference only. Contact your county treasurer's office to confirm official deadlines before making payments.