Honolulu County, HI Property Records
Property records in Honolulu, Hawaii provide key information about real estate within the City and County of Honolulu, including ownership details, parcel or TMK numbers, property location, assessed values, tax classifications, exemptions, land and building characteristics, and related tax information. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, researchers, and attorneys who need to verify ownership, review property values, estimate taxes, or understand a parcel’s history.
Users can access official Honolulu property records through the City and County of Honolulu’s Real Property Assessment Division, which offers online tools for searching assessment and tax-related property information. For recorded documents such as deeds, mortgages, and liens, users may also need to consult the State of Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances. Start with the city’s official Honolulu property records resources for local assessment information.
Honolulu County, HI Property Records & Statistics
Honolulu County has a median rent of $1,928, higher than the $1,628.25 state figure and more than double the $840.25 national median. Renter-occupied housing accounts for 38.28% of occupied homes, above the state's 36.28% and the national 21.81%, reflecting a dense, urban market where many households rent.
The median home value is $824,250, above Hawaii's $741,375 and far above the national $173,750. The median property tax rate is 0.29%, slightly higher than the state rate of 0.25% but well below the 0.74% national rate, so the tax burden stays low relative to the value of the homes.
Median household income is $98,849, higher than the state's $89,666.25 and the national $65,108, which partly offsets the high cost of housing. The unemployment rate of 3.17% is lower than the state rate of 3.77% but above the national 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures describe the most expensive and most renter-heavy market in the state, supported by strong incomes and comparatively low unemployment.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Honolulu
Honolulu County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 321,960 total parcels, including 301,085 residential and 10,534 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 94.35% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 802,252 deeds and 1,551,530 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 284,899 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 321,960 |
| Residential Parcels | 301,085 |
| Commercial Parcels | 10,534 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 94.35% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 802,252 |
| Mortgage Records | 1,551,530 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 284,899 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 47,090 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records track a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was transferred from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that a loan was satisfied and the lien removed.
Honolulu County has 907,636 assignment and release records available for research. They include 97,289 assignment documents recorded from July 5, 2005, through September 3, 2025, and 563,290 release documents recorded from January 31, 2002, through September 3, 2025, along with 247,057 other documents.
For property research, these records show who holds a mortgage on a property and whether earlier loans have been paid off. Buyers, owners, and researchers can use them to follow a loan between lenders and to find liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Honolulu County, HI Property Records
Honolulu County property records are kept by the city's assessment division and the state Bureau of Conveyances. The assessment division handles valuations, exemptions, and tax bills, while the Bureau records deeds, mortgages, and other land documents. Together they cover the county's 321,960 parcels.
To look up ownership, assessed values, and tax details, use the Honolulu property records search, which is linked from the Honolulu Real Property Assessment Division. The division can be reached at 808-768-3799, at 842 Bethel Street in Honolulu.
Recorded documents come from the Bureau of Conveyances, at 1151 Punchbowl Street, open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, at 808-587-0147. Its site includes recording forms and eRecording details.
Have the property address, owner name, or tax map key ready, enter the most complete information you have, and open the record that matches the property. If nothing appears online, contact the office that maintains it.
Honolulu Registrar of Deeds
The Honolulu 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.
Honolulu County Bureau of Conveyances
Honolulu County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Honolulu County property records by address?
Use the Honolulu property records search, linked from the Real Property Assessment Division. Enter the street address to find the parcel and its assessment information. If no match appears, try a shorter address or call the division at 808-768-3799.
How can I find property owners in Honolulu County?
Owner names appear in the assessment records on the Honolulu property records search. For the recorded deed that transferred ownership, contact the Bureau of Conveyances, which holds deeds recorded from January 1, 1989 to August 28, 2025.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Honolulu County?
The Real Property Assessment Division values property for the county, and its records currently reflect the 2025 assessment year. Look up a parcel through the property records search to see its assessment. The division also explains how to file an appeal; call 808-768-3799 with questions.
Where can I find Honolulu County property tax bills and payment records?
The Real Property Assessment Division publishes information on property tax bills, payments, and the tax credit program on its website, including due dates in August and February. Visit realproperty.honolulu.gov or call 808-768-3799. The Bethel Street office also serves in-person questions.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Honolulu County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other land documents are recorded by the Bureau of Conveyances at 1151 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu. It is open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM, and can be reached at 808-587-0147. Its forms page lists recording requirements.
Where can I access Honolulu County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcels are identified by tax map key, and the Real Property Assessment Division's site links to the State Land Survey map search for survey maps. For questions about the county's 321,960 parcels, call the division at 808-768-3799. Maps are for reference and are not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Honolulu County?
The Department of Planning and Permitting handles building, zoning, and site development permits. Visit the Department of Planning and Permitting, where the HNL Build portal lets you apply for and track permits. The office is at 650 South King Street, 7th Floor, and can be reached at 808-768-8000.
How can I create a list of property owners in Honolulu County?
Owner details are available one property at a time through the property records search, and recorded transfers can be found at the Bureau of Conveyances. For bulk lists, call the Real Property Assessment Division at 808-768-3799 to ask what is available.