Kalawao County, Hawaii property tax
Typical rate, yearly bill and how it compares. Census survey 2020-2024.
The Census survey has too few homes in Kalawao County to publish a reliable typical bill. State figures are shown instead.
Property tax in Kalawao County, in plain words
Kalawao County is too small for the Census survey to publish a reliable median property tax or home value, so we can't show a typical rate for it. Across Hawaii, homeowners pay a typical 0.27% of their home's value each year, or about $2,239 on the median home.
For an exact figure, your county assessor or tax collector can tell you the current rates and your home's assessed value.
Common questions
Why is my bill different from this estimate?
These are county-wide figures. Your exact bill depends on your home's assessed value, your city, school district and special districts, and the exemptions you claim, such as a homestead or senior exemption.
Can I lower my Kalawao County property tax?
Make sure you have claimed every exemption you qualify for, and check your assessment notice each year. If the assessed value looks too high compared with recent sales of similar homes, you can appeal it. Our guide to appeals walks through the steps.
Is Hawaii a high property tax state?
Hawaii's typical rate of 0.27% ranks 51st highest of the 50 states and DC. The typical bill there is $2,239 a year.
How to appeal your assessment · How to read your bill · Where these numbers come from