Your quick-reference guide to official tools, government sites, and industry resources for Hawaii residential real estate — compiled from the HiCentral MLS system resource sheet.
Disaster & Natural Hazard Resources
Essential tools for evaluating flood zones, tsunami evacuation routes, sea level rise, and coastal management areas. Critical due diligence for any Hawaii property transaction.
Property Tax by County
Look up assessed values and tax records for any Hawaii property. Each county maintains its own search portal — select the county where the property is located.
Honolulu
Search Oahu property tax records via the official QPubic portal.
Hawaii (Big Island)
Search tax assessments and records for Hawaii County properties.
Plat Maps & GIS
Access official parcel maps and geographic information system (GIS) tools by county. Use these to verify lot boundaries, TMK numbers, and land configurations.
Honolulu GIS
Full GIS mapping platform for Oahu including parcels, zoning, and infrastructure layers.
Hawaii (Big Island) TMK Maps
Real property tax and TMK (tax map key) plat maps for Hawaii County.
Government Resources
State-level tools for permits, licensing, land records, school zones, and demographic data. Essential references for thorough property research and disclosure compliance.
Honolulu — DPP, Permits & Zoning
City and County of Honolulu resources for zoning verification, building permits, short-term rentals, coastal permits, and utility infrastructure — critical for Oahu transactions.
Property Management & Lead Paint
Resources covering lead-based paint disclosure requirements, landlord-tenant law, and pet housing policies — important for listings in older buildings and rental transactions.
Lead-Based Paint
Federal law requires disclosure for homes built before 1978. Review the EPA pamphlet and renovation guide to ensure compliance.
Landlord-Tenant Law
Hawaii's DCCA provides official guidance on landlord and tenant rights, duties, and dispute resolution procedures.
Pet Housing Policies
Understand tenant rights and landlord obligations related to pets in Hawaii rental housing.
Reference & Utilities
Quick calculation tools and reference documents to help agents manage contract deadlines, document types, and listing distribution with accuracy.
Realist Doc Type Abbreviations
Decode document type codes used in the Realist property search system.
Calculate # of Days
Quickly calculate contract deadlines using these pre-configured date calculators.
ListHub Info
Learn how listing syndication works through ListHub and which portals receive your listings.
Hawaii Real Estate Resource Directory