Information only. Homestead Exemption Finder is not a government agency or tax adviser. Exemptions are granted by your county or local assessor, so confirm the rules and deadline with them.
Hawaii Homestead Exemption & Property Tax Relief
The main statewide homestead exemption or property tax relief program for Hawaii homeowners, summarized from the official state source with the date we last checked it.
Home Exemption (Honolulu example)
City and County of Honolulu Real Property Assessment Division
Most homeownersSeniors
What it does
Hawaii's homeowner exemptions are set by each county. The City and County of Honolulu offers a home exemption with a larger amount for owners 65 and older.
Who qualifies
Owners who occupy the home as their principal residence; rules differ by county.
How to apply
Apply with your county real property assessment office.
Confirm the home is your primary residence and that you owned and lived in it by the qualifying date your county uses.
Find your local office. Apply with your county real property assessment office.
Gather proof: usually a deed or closing statement, a driver's license or state ID at the property address, and (for senior, disability or veteran relief) proof of age, disability rating or income.
File and keep a copy. Filing is free.
Check your next tax bill or assessment notice to confirm the exemption appears.