Taxes & Fees: Kaneohe vs Urban Honolulu
How do taxes & fees rules compare between Kaneohe, HI and Urban Honolulu, HI?
Kaneohe has fewer restrictions than Urban Honolulu.
Kaneohe, HI
Honolulu County
Kaneohe hosts collect a 3 percent Oahu Transient Accommodations Tax on rental proceeds for stays under 180 days, stacking with state TAT and GET that together approach 18 percent.
View full Kaneohe rules →Urban Honolulu, HI
Honolulu County
Urban Honolulu STR operators collect the 3% Oahu Transient Accommodations Tax under ROH Sec. 8A-1.1 on gross rental proceeds from stays under 180 consecutive days.
View full Urban Honolulu rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Kaneohe | Urban Honolulu |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Code Section | - | ROH Sec. 8A-1.1 |
| Rate | - | 3% of gross proceeds |
| Stay Threshold | - | Under 180 days |
| Stacks With | - | State TAT and GET |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Kaneohe FAQ
Is military housing exempt?
No, stays under 180 days by any guest including military per-diem travelers are subject to OTAT.
When is OTAT due?
On the same periodic schedule as the state TAT, typically monthly, quarterly, or semi-annually based on volume.
Urban Honolulu FAQ
Does Waikiki hotel tax include OTAT?
Yes. The 3% OTAT is part of the combined tax line shown on Waikiki and Ala Moana hotel and STR bills, in addition to the state TAT and GET.
Are monthly furnished rentals subject to OTAT?
Only if the stay is under 180 consecutive days. Rentals of 180 days or more fall outside HRS Chapter 237D and the OTAT obligation.
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