What You'll Actually Owe When You Sell in Hawaii

Ryan's 30 Second Answer Short answer: Selling in Hawaii triggers up to three separate tax pieces: federal capital gains tax (which may be fully excluded if it was your primary residence), a potential 1031 exchange to defer tax on investment property, and HARPTA, a mandatory 7.25% withholding on the

How Are Kauaʻi Property Taxes Calculated? 2026–2027 Rates Explained

Ryan's 30 Second Answer Short answer: Your Kauai property tax rate depends entirely on how your property is classified, not simply what it's worth. For the fiscal year running July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, rates range from $2.59 per $1,000 of net assessed value for an owner-occupied home up to $12.