96786 Property Tax Rate

Property owners in ZIP code 96786 (Wahiawa, Hawaii) pay a median of $2,115/year in property taxes on homes valued at $724,400. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.29%, which is 17% above the Hawaii state average of 0.25%.

The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 96786 is approximately $176, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within Honolulu County. This is $274 more than the Hawaii average of $1,841/year.

Compared to similar ZIP codes in Hawaii, 96786 has higher property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 96772 (0.29%) and 96825 (0.29%).

In Wahiawa, property taxes represent approximately 2.5% of the median household income of $83,488, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.

Hawaii does not have a statewide property tax cap, and Honolulu County reassesses property to current market value at sale and annually thereafter. Honolulu County does not offer a homestead exemption, but eligible owner-occupants may qualify for the Hawaii Tax Exemption for Owner-Occupied Residential Property based on income — contact the Honolulu County Tax Assessor to determine your eligibility. Request your formal assessment notice from the Honolulu County Tax Assessor's office within 30 days of closing and file any exemption claim before the county's annual exemption deadline.