Hawaii Real Estate Transfer Tax (2026)
Hawaii's real estate transfer tax is 0.10%–1.25% (graduated), which comes to about $400 on a $400,000 home. It's customarily paid by the seller and collected at closing when the deed is recorded. The conveyance tax is graduated by price and whether it's an owner-occupied home; second homes pay a higher tier.
Verified July 2026 from official sources. How we verify fees.
The transfer tax in Hawaii
- Rate: 0.10%–1.25% (graduated)
- On a $400,000 home: ~$400 (state-level)
- Who customarily pays: Seller
- Local county/city add-on: No
Good to know
The conveyance tax is graduated by price and whether it's an owner-occupied home; second homes pay a higher tier. The transfer tax is paid once, at closing, when the deed is recorded — it's separate from your annual property tax. Compare every state on our transfer tax by state ranking.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the real estate transfer tax in Hawaii?
0.10%–1.25% (graduated) — about $400 on a $400,000 home.
Who pays the transfer tax in Hawaii?
By custom, the seller pays it, though it's usually negotiable in the purchase contract.
Does Hawaii have local (city or county) transfer taxes?
No — Hawaii has no meaningful local transfer tax; the state figure is the whole story.