Hawaii County, HI Property Records
Property records in Hawaii, Hawaii document key information about real estate, including ownership, parcel boundaries, assessed values, tax history, exemptions, and recorded transfers. They may also reference deeds, mortgages, liens, and other instruments that affect a property’s legal status. These records are useful for buyers, sellers, property owners, researchers, and professionals who need to verify ownership, estimate taxes, review assessment details, or confirm recorded interests before a transaction.
Users can access official property information through the County of Hawaii Real Property Tax Division, which maintains assessment and tax records for parcels on Hawaii Island. Recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages are maintained separately by the State of Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances. For county assessment and tax details, visit the official Hawaii property records resource provided by Hawaii County.
Hawaii County, HI Property Records & Statistics
Hawaii County has a median rent of $1,215, well below the $1,628.25 state figure but above the $840.25 national median. Renter-occupied housing makes up 25.01% of occupied homes, compared with 36.28% across Hawaii and 21.81% nationally, so the county has more owner-occupants than the state as a whole.
The median home value is $421,800, far lower than the statewide $741,375 yet more than double the national figure of $173,750. The median property tax rate is 0.27%, slightly above the state rate of 0.25% but much lower than the 0.74% national rate, which keeps the annual tax cost modest even where values are high.
Median household income in the county is $72,328, below the state's $89,666.25 and above the national $65,108. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, higher than both the state rate of 3.77% and the national rate of 2.87%, which points to a softer local job market than elsewhere in Hawaii.
Overall, the figures describe a county where housing is more affordable than in the rest of the state, but where incomes are lower and unemployment is higher, so costs still weigh on many households.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Hawaii
Hawaii County property records span tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 148,290 total parcels, including 86,141 residential and 3,313 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 92.46% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 358,707 deeds and 457,669 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 73,077 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 148,290 |
| Residential Parcels | 86,141 |
| Commercial Parcels | 3,313 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 92.46% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 358,707 |
| Mortgage Records | 457,669 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 73,077 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 22,039 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows that a loan was paid off and the lien lifted from the property.
Hawaii County has 137,755 assignment and release records available for research. They include 20,705 assignment documents recorded from January 4, 2006, through September 3, 2025, and 116,849 release documents recorded from April 29, 2005, through September 3, 2025, along with 201 other documents.
For property research, these records help identify who currently holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans have been satisfied. Buyers, owners, and researchers can use them to follow a loan between lenders and to spot liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Hawaii County, HI Property Records
Hawaii County property records are held by two kinds of offices. The county Real Property Tax Division handles assessments, exemptions, and tax bills, while the state Bureau of Conveyances records deeds, mortgages, and other land documents. Together they cover the county's 148,290 parcels, including ownership, assessed values, and recorded transactions.
For assessment and tax information, start with the Hawaii County Real Property Tax Division page, and use the Hawaii County property tax website for property tax details, exemptions, and forms. The Hilo office is at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 4, and can be reached at 808-961-8201.
Recorded documents such as deeds and mortgages come from the Bureau of Conveyances, at 1151 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, at 808-587-0147. Its site also offers recording forms.
Have the property address, owner name, or tax map key ready. Enter the most complete details you have, review the matching results, and open the record that fits the property you are researching.
Hawaii Registrar of Deeds
The Hawaii County Probate Office is located at 1151 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813 and can be reached at 808-587-0147. Office hours are Monday-Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM. Records can be accessed through the official website dlnr.hawaii.gov.
Hawaii County Bureau of Conveyances
Hawaii County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Hawaii County property records by address?
Start with the Hawaii County Real Property Tax Division, which links to the county's property search. Enter the street address to find the parcel and its assessment details. If the address does not return a match, try a shorter version or call the Hilo office at 808-961-8201 for help locating the property.
How can I find property owners in Hawaii County?
Owner names are part of the county's assessment records, available through the Real Property Tax Division. For the recorded deed that transferred ownership, search the Bureau of Conveyances, which holds deeds recorded from January 11, 1989 to August 28, 2025.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Hawaii County?
Assessed values come from the Real Property Tax Division, and the county's records currently reflect the 2025 assessment year. Look up a parcel through the Hawaii County property tax website, which also covers exemptions and appeals. For questions about a specific assessment, call 808-961-8201.
Where can I find Hawaii County property tax bills and payment records?
Property taxes can be paid online through the state's Hawaii County property tax payment service. Bill and exemption information is on the Hawaii County property tax website. The Hilo office at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 4 can also answer billing questions at 808-961-8201.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Hawaii County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other land documents are recorded with the Bureau of Conveyances at 1151 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM. See its forms page for recording requirements, or call 808-587-0147.
Where can I access Hawaii County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcels in Hawaii County are identified by tax map key, and the Real Property Tax Division maintains the tax map and parcel records. Contact the Hilo office at 808-961-8201 or the Kona office at 808-323-4880 to ask about tax maps for the county's 148,290 parcels. Maps are for reference and are not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Hawaii County?
Building permits and zoning are handled by Hawaii County's planning and building offices rather than by the assessment office. Contact the county directly before starting construction or changing a property's use. For parcels inside the county, confirm the tax map key first, since the Real Property Tax office at 808-961-8201 can help identify it.
How can I create a list of property owners in Hawaii County?
Owner information is available one property at a time through the Real Property Tax Division, and recorded transfers can be found at the Bureau of Conveyances. For larger lists or bulk records, call the Real Property Tax office at 808-961-8201 to ask what is available.