Kauai County, HI Property Records
Property records in Kauai, Hawaii provide official information about land and real estate within the county, including ownership details, parcel numbers, assessed values, property classifications, tax information, exemptions, and legal descriptions. These records are useful for homeowners, buyers, real estate professionals, researchers, and anyone verifying property ownership, reviewing tax assessments, or gathering details before a sale, transfer, or development project.
Official Kauai property records are maintained by the County of Kauai Real Property Assessment Division, which supports property valuation and tax administration for the island. Users can access assessment information and related resources through the county’s official property records page.
Kauai County, HI Property Records & Statistics
Kauai County has a median rent of $1,529, below the $1,628.25 state figure but well above the $840.25 national median. Renter-occupied housing makes up 37.77% of occupied homes, slightly more than the state's 36.28% and much more than the national 21.81%.
The median home value is $746,300, just above Hawaii's $741,375 and far higher than the national $173,750. The median property tax rate is 0.23%, under the state rate of 0.25% and well below the 0.74% national rate, so homeowners pay relatively little in annual property tax for the value of their homes.
Median household income is $88,000, a little below the state's $89,666.25 but well above the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 2.73% is lower than both the state rate of 3.77% and the national rate of 2.87%, pointing to a tight local job market.
Overall, Kauai combines high home values and a large rental share with low property taxes and low unemployment, making it one of the pricier but steadily employed markets in Hawaii.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Kauai
Kauai County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, property valuations, and foreclosure filings. The county has 39,206 total parcels, including 32,765 residential and 1,881 commercial parcels, and tax records cover 88.97% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 110,856 deeds and 360,592 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 32,281 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 39,206 |
| Residential Parcels | 32,765 |
| Commercial Parcels | 1,881 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 88.97% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 110,856 |
| Mortgage Records | 360,592 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 32,281 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Notice of Trustee Sale Records | 8,174 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage moved from one lender or loan holder to another, while a release shows the loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Kauai County has 48,013 assignment and release records available for research. They include 6,079 assignment documents recorded from November 7, 2005, through September 2, 2025, and 41,879 release documents recorded from June 28, 2005, through September 3, 2025, along with 55 other documents.
For property research, these records reveal who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans have been satisfied. Buyers, owners, and researchers can use them to trace a loan between lenders and identify liens that may still be open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Kauai County, HI Property Records
Kauai County property records are split between the county and the state. The county's Real Property Assessment office handles valuations and the Finance Department handles tax bills, while the state Bureau of Conveyances records deeds, mortgages, and other land documents. Together they cover the county's 39,206 parcels.
To look up a parcel, start with the Kauai County public record search, which leads to the property lookup site. Parcel locations are shown on the Kauai County tax maps. The assessment office is at 4444 Rice Street, Suite 454, Lihue, at 808-241-4224, open 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays.
Recorded documents come from the Bureau of Conveyances, at 1151 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, at 808-587-0147.
Have the address, owner name, or tax map key ready, then review the matching results and open the record that fits your property.
Kauai Registrar of Deeds
The Kauai 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.
Kauai County Bureau of Conveyances
Kauai County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Kauai County property records by address?
Use the Kauai County public record search, which leads to the county's property lookup. Enter the street address to find the parcel and its assessment details. If the address returns no match, call the Real Property Assessment office at 808-241-4224.
How can I find property owners in Kauai County?
Ownership appears in the county's assessment records, available through the public record search. To see the recorded deed behind a transfer, contact the Bureau of Conveyances, which has deeds recorded from February 7, 1989 to August 28, 2025.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Kauai County?
The Real Property Assessment office values property in the county, and its records currently reflect the 2025 assessment year. Look up a parcel through the public record search. Appeals are filed between December 1 and 31; see the appeals page.
Where can I find Kauai County property tax bills and payment records?
Tax bills and payments are handled through Billing and Collections, and you can pay online on the county's Pay Your Property Taxes page. The county offices are at 4444 Rice Street in Lihue.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Kauai County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other land documents are recorded by the Bureau of Conveyances at 1151 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, open Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM. Call 808-587-0147 or see its forms page for recording requirements.
Where can I access Kauai County parcel maps and GIS information?
View parcel locations on the Kauai County tax maps, and explore more layers through the county's Really Cool Maps. Together they cover the county's 39,206 parcels. Maps are for reference and are not a legal survey.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Kauai County?
Permits and zoning are handled by the county's planning and building offices rather than the assessment office. Contact the county before building or changing a property's use. The county's Really Cool Maps can help you identify a parcel first, and the assessment office at 808-241-4224 can confirm its tax map key.
How can I create a list of property owners in Kauai County?
Owner details are available one property at a time through the public record search, and transfers can be found at the Bureau of Conveyances. For bulk lists, email or call the assessment office at 808-241-4224 to ask what is available.