Honolulu County
Honolulu County, Hawaii
530 South King Street
Room 100
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Tel: 808-768-3810
County Website: Honolulu county
Assessor Website: Honolulu county assessor
Honolulu County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Prior to filing an appeal, you are encouraged to contact the appraisers at one of the locations listed below to discuss any questions you may have; in many instances, misunderstandings are cleared up during this discussion.
- You can appeal your assessed value if the following are true. Assessment of the property exceeds by more than 10 percent of the market value of the property. Lack of uniformity or inequality, brought about by illegality of the methods used or error in the application of the methods to the property involved. Denial of an exemption to which the taxpayer is entitled and for which such person has qualified. Illegality, on any ground arising under the Constitution or laws of the United States or the laws of the state or the ordinances of the city in addition to the ground of illegality of the methods used mentioned in clause 2
- Pay $50 fee.
- Get a Board of Review (BFS-RP-P51) form at https://www.realpropertyhonolulu.com/ or call 808-768-3799.
URLs
- https://www.realpropertyhonolulu.com/appeals/appeal-information/
- https://app.realpropertyhonolulu.com/Appeal/Identify
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Honolulu county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Honolulu county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Honolulu county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Honolulu county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Honolulu county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Honolulu county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Honolulu county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Honolulu county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Honolulu county Hawaii tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Honolulu County
Homes in Honolulu county have a median home value of $703,055.
Honolulu county home values are ranked 1 out of 4 counties in the state of Hawaii for median home price. The average median home value in Hawaii is $631,538. Hawaii county has the lowest median price at $364,082. Honolulu county has the highest median price at $703,055.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Honolulu county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~438%.
The median household income in Honolulu county is $87,722.
Compared to the state of Hawaii and the United States, Honolulu county's median household income is higher than the state of Hawaii's average median household income of $79,354 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Honolulu county's population has grown from 836,231 in 1990 to 1,016,508 in 2020, an increase of 22% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Hawaii's population has grown from 1,108,229 in 1990 to 1,455,271 in 2020, an increase of 31% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Honolulu county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Hawaii and the United States.
Honolulu County Hawaii Cities
Aiea, Barbers Point Na, Ewa Beach, Haleiwa, Hauula, Honolulu, Kaaawa, Kahuku, Kailua, Kaneohe, Kaneohe Mcas, Kapolei, Kunia, Laie, Mililani, Pearl City, Wahiawa, Waialua, Waianae, Waimanalo, Waipahu
Honolulu County Hawaii Zipcodes
96701 / 96706 / 96707 / 96712 / 96717 / 96730 / 96731 / 96734 / 96744 / 96759 / 96762 / 96782 / 96786 / 96789 / 96791 / 96792 / 96795 / 96797 / 96813 / 96814 / 96815 / 96816 / 96817 / 96818 / 96819 / 96821 / 96822 / 96825 / 96826 / 96862 / 96863 /
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