96703 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 96703 (Anahola, Hawaii) pay a median of $568/year in property taxes on homes valued at $527,800. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.11%, which is 57% below the Hawaii state average of 0.25%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 96703 is approximately $47, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Kauai County. This is $1,273 less than the Hawaii average of $1,841/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Hawaii, 96703 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 96764 (0.12%) and 96757 (0.14%).

In Anahola, property taxes represent approximately 0.6% of the median household income of $94,688, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Hawaii assesses property at current market value at purchase with no statewide cap, though Kauai County's effective tax rate of 0.11% remains among the lowest in the nation. Kauai County residents may qualify for the Owner-Occupied Residential Property exemption if they meet income and occupancy requirements — contact the Kauai County Tax Assessor to apply. File your exemption application with the Kauai County Tax Assessor before the next assessment cycle to potentially reduce your tax liability on the $527,800 median-valued home.