Hawaii Sales Tax Rates: Hawaii County
Hawaii County, Hawaii Sales Tax Rate 2026 Up to 4.5%
A county-wide sales tax rate of 0.5% is applicable to localities in Hawaii County, in addition to the 4% Hawaii sales tax.
None of the cities or local governments within Hawaii County collect additional local sales taxes.Here's how Hawaii County's maximum sales tax rate of 4.5% compares to other counties around the United States:
- Higher maximum sales tax than any other Hawaii counties
- Lower maximum sales tax than 96% of counties nationwide
Tax Rates By City in Hawaii County, Hawaii
The total sales tax rate in any given location can be broken down into state, county, city, and special district rates. Hawaii has a 4% sales tax and Hawaii County collects an additional 0.5%, so the minimum sales tax rate in Hawaii County is 4.5% (not including any city or special district taxes). This table shows the total sales tax rates for all cities and towns in Hawaii County, including all local taxes.
| City | Sales Tax Rate | Tax Jurisdiction |
|---|---|---|
| Hilo | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Kailua Kona | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Keaau | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Kamuela | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Pahoa | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Waikoloa | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Kealakekua | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Honokaa | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Captain Cook | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Kapaau | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Mountain View | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Holualoa | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Kurtistown | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Ocean View | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Naalehu | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Pepeekeo | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Volcano | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Papaikou | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Pahala | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Keauhou | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Honaunau | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Hawi | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Paauilo | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Laupahoehoe | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Honomu | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Hakalau | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Papaaloa | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Ookala | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Hawaii National Park | 4.5% | Hawaii |
| Ninole | 4.5% | Hawaii |
Hawaii Sales Tax Rates by Zip Code:
Need an updated list of Hawaii sales tax rates for your business? Download our Hawaii sales tax database!
Hawaii County, Hawaii has a maximum sales tax rate of 4.5% and an approximate population of 135,430.
Sales tax rates in Hawaii County are determined by a single tax jurisdiction, Hawaii.
Back to Hawaii Sales Tax Handbook Sales tax rates for Hawaii County are current as of June 2026
Tax compliance done right
Tired of manually handling sales taxes? Avalara can automate your multi-state sales tax returns, let you know when you've triggered nexus, and more. Request a free demo of Avalara today.