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Homeowners can file for a home exemption to reduce the amount of their property taxes.

The City and County of Honolulu ‘Real Property Assessment Division’ (RPAD) can be found online at https://www.realpropertyhonolulu.com.

The exemption must be filed by September 30th preceding the tax year for which such exemption is claimed. For example, to claim the home exemption for the tax year starting July 1, 2026, you must file by September 30, 2025. 

You’ll need your parcel ID number. This is the 13-digit Tax Map Key # (TMK)—but do not include the first digit! For example, if your TMK is 1-9-4-044-078-0000, when you apply online, use: 940440780000.

It is recommended that each owner-occupant complete the home exemption form separately. The property may cease to qualify for an exemption due to an owner’s passing, or it may qualify for a higher exemption if one of the owners reaches the age of 65 years before the other.

You’ll be asked to upload a copy of your legal identification (e.g., driver’s license).

The real property must be owned and occupied for more than 270 days as the owner’s principal residence as of the assessment date, to claim an exemption.

In Honolulu, the Notice of Assessment for property taxes in 2026 (covering the 2026-2027 period) will be sent to property owners on or before December 15, 2025.  The notice will reflect the assessed value of the property, any exemptions applied, and the resulting net taxable value.

The appeal period for the 2026 tax year will be from December 15, 2025, to January 15, 2026.