Hawaii land values, taxes, and selling rules
Hawaii charges a state transfer tax: conveyance tax is one rate on the whole price, $0.10 per $100 for property under $600,000. The Hawaii seller disclosure statute covers only residential real property (1 to 4 dwelling units or a residential condo/co-op), so vacant land is outside it.
How Hawaii compares
- Land value rank
- #6 of 50 states
- Tax burden rank
- #47 of 50 states
- Holding cost, 10 acres
- $225 per year in property tax
Sources: USDA 2022 Census of Agriculture (average value of farm real estate per acre); USDA 2022 Census of Agriculture (property tax per acre of farmland); state statutes (transfer tax). Averages, not appraisals. Your parcel may be worth more or less depending on location, access, and use.
County land values in Hawaii
Selling rules by situation in Hawaii
| Scenario | Redemption Period | Probate Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Tax-Delinquent | Each county auctions land for unpaid property tax, generally once the tax lien is 3 years old (2 years in Hawaii County). The owner may redeem within 1 year of the sale by repaying the buyer's price, costs and 12% yearly interest. | Not applicable |
| Inherited | N/A | The affidavit covers personal property only. |
| Landlocked | N/A | Not applicable |
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