Honolulu County Home Exemption (Property Tax Relief)
City and County of Honolulu Real Property Assessment
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Honolulu County Home Exemption (Property Tax Relief) in its Kailua, HI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Property tax exemption for owner-occupants of Honolulu County residential properties. Reduces assessed value by $120,000 for tax purposes. Additional $140,000 exemption available for seniors age 65+ and disabled homeowners meeting income limits.
Annual tax savings based on exempted assessed value and current tax rate
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Kailua, HI, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Varies, no individual cap; projects typically $10K-$200K+
- FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance (ICC) Coverage Up to $30,000
- HUD Lead Hazard Control & Healthy Homes Varies by jurisdiction, typically $5,000-$15,000 per unit
- EPA / WIIN Act Lead Service Line Replacement Varies, full line replacement cost covered in many programs
Key Details
- $120,000 assessed value exemption for all owner-occupants
- Additional $140,000 for seniors 65+ and disabled
- Must be primary residence
- Reduces annual property tax bill
- Application required, renews automatically
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Applications accepted year-round
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Honolulu County Home Exemption (Property Tax Relief) in Kailua, HI?
The Grant Map record states: $120,000 assessed value exemption. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Honolulu County Home Exemption (Property Tax Relief) in Kailua?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Honolulu County Home Exemption (Property Tax Relief) in Kailua, HI?
Confirm the application route directly with City and County of Honolulu Real Property Assessment; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (808) 768-3799. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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