Homestead Deadlines

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Homestead exemption in Hawaii

Set by county. In Honolulu, September 30 before the tax yearFiling deadline

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The details

Exemption amount
In Honolulu, a $120,000 exemption under age 65, or $160,000 at 65 and older.1
Who qualifies
In Honolulu, owners who live in the property as their principal home by September 30. Each title holder living there should file.1
How to apply
In Honolulu, file Form BFS-RP-E-8-10.3 Claim for Home Exemption in person, online or by mail.1
Where to file
In Honolulu, the Real Property Assessment Division offices in Honolulu or Kapolei.1
Extra help for seniors or disabled owners
In Honolulu, owners 65 on or before June 30 preceding the tax year get the $160,000 exemption.1
Moving or portability
In Honolulu, report any change in ownership, use or status within 30 days. Late reports can bring a $300 penalty.1
Hawaii property tax is run by each county. This record covers the City and County of Honolulu only. Other counties set their own rules.
Counties often run the application. Check your county assessor's page for the form.

Sources

  1. Understanding the Home Exemption Program (revised December 2025), City and County of Honolulu Real Property Assessment Division, checked 2 November 2026

Checked 2 November 2026. "Secondary" marks a source used only because the official page could not be read.