PPlatbook County Resource Directory

Hawaii

Checked against official sources on 2026-10-27. Each statement is tied to the statute or agency page listed under Sources.

Not legal or financial advice. Rules change. Confirm with the county before you bid.

Sale type
Redeemable deed
Statute text

Owners have the right to redeem their properties within one (1) year from the date of the sale, or if the deed was not recorded within 60 days after the sale, then one (1) year from the date of recordation.

Interest / penalty
Kauai County: redemption interest of 12% per yearKauai County: owner may redeem within 1 year of the sale
Statute text

The delinquent taxpayer/owner must pay the purchase price, cost and expenses, the fee for recording the deed, and interest of twelve per cent (12%) per annum to the successful bidder to redeem the property.

Statute text

Owners have the right to redeem their properties within one (1) year from the date of the sale, or if the deed was not recorded within 60 days after the sale, then one (1) year from the date of recordation.

Redemption
Kauai County: 1 year from the sale (1 year from recording if the deed is recorded more than 60 days after the sale)
Statute text

Owners have the right to redeem their properties within one (1) year from the date of the sale, or if the deed was not recorded within 60 days after the sale, then one (1) year from the date of recordation.

Bid method
Highest bidder
Statute text

Real Property with outstanding taxes due not paid in full up to the time of sale is auctioned to the highest bidder.

Statute
HRS § 246-60 (cited by Kauai County) (Couldn't reach source on 2026-10-27. Confirm with the county.)
Auction platform
Each county runs its own tax sale
Statute text

Each County is responsible for their own tax sale and inquiries:

Auction timing
Varies by county
Statute text

Each County is responsible for their own tax sale and inquiries:

Counties 4

  • Tax lien
  • Tax deed
  • Hybrid
  • Redeemable deed
MauiHawaiiKalawao (no record)HonoluluKauai

Summary

Each Hawaii county runs its own tax sale. Statute: HRS § 246-60 (cited by Kauai County). (Couldn't reach source on 2026-10-27. Confirm with the county.)

Statute text

Each County is responsible for their own tax sale and inquiries:

In Kauai County, property is sold at auction and the owner may redeem within one year of the sale. HRS § 246-60. (Couldn't reach source on 2026-10-27. Confirm with the county.)

Statute text

Owners have the right to redeem their properties within one (1) year from the date of the sale, or if the deed was not recorded within 60 days after the sale, then one (1) year from the date of recordation.

Kauai County's sale instructions set redemption interest at 12% per year, paid to the buyer. HRS § 246-60. (Couldn't reach source on 2026-10-27. Confirm with the county.)

Statute text

The delinquent taxpayer/owner must pay the purchase price, cost and expenses, the fee for recording the deed, and interest of twelve per cent (12%) per annum to the successful bidder to redeem the property.

Cada condado de Hawái realiza su propia venta fiscal. Estatuto: HRS § 246-60 (citado por el condado de Kauai). (No se pudo consultar la fuente el 2026-10-27. Confirme con el condado.)

Statute text

Each County is responsible for their own tax sale and inquiries:

En el condado de Kauai, la propiedad se vende en subasta y el propietario puede redimirla dentro de un año desde la venta.

Statute text

Owners have the right to redeem their properties within one (1) year from the date of the sale, or if the deed was not recorded within 60 days after the sale, then one (1) year from the date of recordation.

Las instrucciones de venta del condado de Kauai fijan el interés de redención en 12% anual, pagado al comprador.

Statute text

The delinquent taxpayer/owner must pay the purchase price, cost and expenses, the fee for recording the deed, and interest of twelve per cent (12%) per annum to the successful bidder to redeem the property.

Key points

  • Redeemable deed: in Kauai County the owner may redeem within 1 year of the sale
    Statute text

    Owners have the right to redeem their properties within one (1) year from the date of the sale, or if the deed was not recorded within 60 days after the sale, then one (1) year from the date of recordation.

  • Kauai County: bids must be at least the upset price (taxes, penalty, interest and costs)
    Statute text

    Sale must be for an amount equal to or more than the total upset price. The upset price is established by the amount of tax, penalty, and interest accrued to date of the auction, plus the cost and other charges incurred.

  • Kauai County: to redeem, the owner pays the buyer the purchase price, costs, the recording fee and 12% interest per year
    Statute text

    The delinquent taxpayer/owner must pay the purchase price, cost and expenses, the fee for recording the deed, and interest of twelve per cent (12%) per annum to the successful bidder to redeem the property.

For beginners

Harder for beginners: The owner can redeem within one year of the sale, and each county runs its own sale.

Statute text

Owners have the right to redeem their properties within one (1) year from the date of the sale, or if the deed was not recorded within 60 days after the sale, then one (1) year from the date of recordation.

Más difícil para principiantes: El propietario puede redimir dentro de un año desde la venta, y cada condado realiza su propia venta.

Statute text

Owners have the right to redeem their properties within one (1) year from the date of the sale, or if the deed was not recorded within 60 days after the sale, then one (1) year from the date of recordation.

Risks

How to sign up for the auction

Platform: County-specific

Statute text

Each County is responsible for their own tax sale and inquiries:

Deposit: Kauai County: full bid paid in cash or cashier's check

Statute text

Payment of the full bid amount must be made in CASH or CASHIER CHECKS drawn on a U.S. bank and made payable to the Director of Finance.

Platform: Específico por condado

Statute text

Each County is responsible for their own tax sale and inquiries:

Depósito: Condado de Kauai: puja completa pagada en efectivo o cheque de caja

Statute text

Payment of the full bid amount must be made in CASH or CASHIER CHECKS drawn on a U.S. bank and made payable to the Director of Finance.

Over the counter (OTC)

Confirm with the county.

Statute text

Each County is responsible for their own tax sale and inquiries:

Platforms

Surplus proceeds

Kauai County: the former owner and others with an interest in the property must file a claim to any surplus funds.

Statute text

Delinquent taxpayer/owner and others having or claiming to have any right, title or interest in the property must file a claim to any surplus funds.

La lista de condados y las fuentes están en inglés.

Sources

Checked against official sources on 2026-10-27. Each statement is tied to the statute or agency page listed under Sources.

County records come from the directory's research files (dated where shown). Always confirm dates, deposits and rules with the county office before you bid. Report an error.