Hawaii Tax Delinquent Property Lists by County
1 Hawaii county with county research pages. Availability is shown for each county; a property record does not by itself establish delinquency.
How Hawaii Tax Sales Work
See Hawaii Revised Statutes, Chapter 246 (redemption at HRS 246-60). Specific procedures vary by county — always verify with the local tax assessor/collector before bidding.
All Hawaii Counties (1)
Hawaii Tax Sale Questions
Does Hawaii sell tax liens or the property?▾
The property. Hawaii is a redeemable-deed state — the county sells the parcel at auction after about three years of delinquency, but the deed is subject to a one-year right of redemption running against the buyer.
How long can the former owner redeem?▾
One year from the date of sale. If the tax deed is not recorded within 60 days of the sale, the one-year clock instead runs from the date the deed is recorded.
What does the owner pay to redeem, and what do I earn?▾
The owner pays the purchaser the full purchase price, all required costs, the deed recording fee, plus 12% per year interest. So an investor's best first-year outcome on a redeemed property is a 12% annualized return.
Is there a statewide tax sale date in Hawaii?▾
No. Each of the four counties — Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii/Big Island, and Kauai — schedules its own sale through its Real Property Tax office, historically in spring or summer.