Taxes & Fees: East Honolulu vs Mililani Town
How do taxes & fees rules compare between East Honolulu, HI and Mililani Town, HI?
East Honolulu and Mililani Town 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.
View full East Honolulu rules →Mililani Town, HI
Honolulu County
Lawful Mililani STR operators pay the 3 percent Oahu Transient Accommodations Tax on stays under 180 days, plus state TAT and GET, totaling roughly 18 percent in transient taxes.
View full Mililani Town rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | East Honolulu | Mililani Town |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Mililani Town FAQ
Do long-term rentals owe TAT?
No, stays of 180 consecutive days or more are exempt from TAT, though GET still applies.
How do I register for OTAT?
Register with the state Department of Taxation and Honolulu under the Chapter 8A filing instructions.
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