Taxes & Fees: East Honolulu vs Kailua
How do taxes & fees rules compare between East Honolulu, HI and Kailua, HI?
East Honolulu and Kailua have similar restriction levels.
East Honolulu, HI
Honolulu County
East Honolulu short-term rental operators must collect and remit the 3% Oahu Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds from stays under 180 consecutive days.
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Honolulu County
Kailua STR operators must collect and remit the 3 percent Oahu Transient Accommodations Tax on gross rental proceeds for every stay of less than 180 consecutive days, in addition to state TAT and GET.
View full Kailua rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | East Honolulu | Kailua |
|---|---|---|
| OTAT Rate | 3% of gross | - |
| Code Section | ROH 8A-1.1 | - |
| Threshold | Under 180 days | - |
| Topic | Taxes Fees | - |
| - | - |
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East Honolulu FAQ
Is OTAT separate from state TAT?
Yes. The 3% OTAT is in addition to Hawaii's state TAT and general excise tax. All must be collected, reported, and remitted separately.
What stays are taxable?
Any rental of under 180 consecutive days to the same guest is generally subject to OTAT, including multi-week bookings by snowbirds and corporate guests.
Kailua FAQ
Do I owe OTAT on monthly rentals?
Only if the stay is under 180 consecutive days. Stays of 180 or more days are exempt from TAT.
Where do I file OTAT?
File with the City and County of Honolulu using forms that mirror the state TAT schedule.
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