Home exemption
Who may qualify
Owners occupying the property as their principal residence.
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Honolulu County property tax due dates 2026
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Due in 121 days
Second half (weekend-adjusted deadline): (statutory)
Not tax or legal advice; confirm with your county. Dates are shown as published by the source.
Installment timeline
- First half
announced. Official source
- Second half (weekend-adjusted deadline)
statutory. Official source
Assessment notice
Notices of assessment are sent annually on or before December 15.Official source. Verified .
Only announced dates are included, with a reminder seven days before. Re-download after dates change.
How to pay
Late payments and penalties
Penalty up to 10%; interest of 1% each month or fraction of a month on delinquent tax and penalties.
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Assessment appeals
Assessment appeals must be filed by January 15.
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Exemptions
Higher home exemption for seniors
Totally disabled veterans home exemption
Who may qualify
Veterans totally disabled from injuries on active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces.
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Impaired sight, impaired hearing or total disability exemption
Who may qualify
Owners with impaired sight, impaired hearing or total disability may claim this exemption; use Form E-8-10.6 and .7.
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County offices
Honolulu Division of Treasury
collector
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Honolulu Real Property Assessment Division
assessor
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County notes
The February 20, 2027 scheduled second-half date falls on Saturday; the next business day is February 22.
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The current veterans exemption page requires the claim and disability certificate by June 30 for the first payment or December 31 for the second.
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The annual exemption-claim and tax-credit deadline is September 30.
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Common questions
When is property tax due in Honolulu County?
First half: August 20, 2026 (announced). Second half (weekend-adjusted deadline): February 22, 2027 (statutory).
Where can I pay Honolulu County property tax?
Use the official payment portal: https://www.honolulu.gov/bfs/treasury-division/. Electronic check, Credit card, PIN-less debit card
What happens if my Honolulu County payment is late?
Penalty up to 10%; interest of 1% each month or fraction of a month on delinquent tax and penalties.
Sources and verification
https://realproperty.honolulu.gov/media/lyqf2qey/rpad-timeline-26-27.pdf
For Tax Year from July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
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https://realproperty.honolulu.gov/media/sf5asyf1/e8-1019-rev-2022_18_11-fillable.pdf
When the due date for any remittance or document required by any ordinance imposing a tax falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the remittance shall not be due until the next succeeding day which is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. [ROH § 8-1.16]
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https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/honolulu/latest/honolulu/0-0-0-5631
All such taxes due on the first payment date of such year from each taxpayer, which remain unpaid after the date, shall thereupon become delinquent
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https://realproperty.honolulu.gov/tax-relief-and-forms/exemptions/totally-disabled-veterans/
on or before June 30 for the first payment or December 31 for the second payment.
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https://realproperty.honolulu.gov/
30 Sep Deadline for filing exemption claims and tax credit applications
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https://www.honolulu.gov/bfs/treasury-division/
All taxes remaining unpaid after the due date will be considered delinquent and are subject to a penalty up to 10%. Interest at the rate of 1% each month or fraction thereof will be applied to all delinquent taxes and penalties.
Verified
https://www.honolulu.gov/bfs/treasury-division/
Electronic check, credit card, or pin-less debit card
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https://www.honolulu.gov/bfs/treasury-division/
Cash, Check, Money Order, or Credit Card with a 2.35% surcharge applied
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https://realproperty.honolulu.gov/appeals/appeal-information/
The City annually sends a Notice of Assessment (NOA) to taxpayers on or before December 15.
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https://realproperty.honolulu.gov/appeals/appeal-information/
an appeal may be filed by the January 15 deadline to the Board of Review (BOR) of the City by filing online or submitting a completed appeal form BFS-RPA-M-8-12
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https://realproperty.honolulu.gov/appeals/appeal-information/
an appeal may be filed by the January 15 deadline to the Board of Review (BOR) of the City
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https://realproperty.honolulu.gov/tax-relief-and-forms/exemptions/home-exemption/
the exemption applies only to property owned and occupied as the owner’s primary home.
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https://realproperty.honolulu.gov/tax-relief-and-forms/exemptions/home-exemption/
$160,000 if the owner is 65 or older
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https://realproperty.honolulu.gov/tax-relief-and-forms/exemptions/totally-disabled-veterans/
If you are a totally disabled veteran due to injuries sustained while on active duty with the U.S. Armed Forces, your home may be eligible for an exemption from real property taxes, except for the minimum tax.
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https://realproperty.honolulu.gov/tax-relief-and-forms/exemptions/persons-with-impaired-sight-or-hearing-and-persons-totally-disabled/
If you have impaired sight or hearing or are totally disabled, you may file a claim on form E-8-10.6 and .7 to qualify for a $25,000 real property tax exemption on property you own.
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https://www.honolulu.gov/bfs/treasury-division/
Real Property Tax Collection Division of Treasury
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https://realproperty.honolulu.gov/appeals/appeal-information/
Real Property Assessment Division (RPAD)
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