Honolulu (Oʻahu) rental license pricing
Simple, transparent pricing with one-time flat fees—no surprises, no recurring charges.
This covers our work to coordinate the inspection, organize documents, complete the online application, and respond to city questions until your license is issued.
Understanding total costs
There are three main cost categories for your Honolulu (Oʻahu) rental license: our service fee, city license fees, and inspector fees.
City license fees
City fees are set by the City of Honolulu (Oʻahu) and may change over time. They are paid directly to the city, not to us. The amount can depend on factors like property type and the number of rentals at the address.
When you share basic property details, we can estimate what the city is likely to charge so you have a combined view of all expected costs.
Inspection fees
Inspection fees are charged by the inspector you choose (or the inspector we help you connect with). Pricing varies by:
- Single-family home vs. larger multifamily
- How many rentals are inspected during the same visit
- Travel or scheduling needs
Many owners find that grouping multiple rentals at the same address into a single visit helps keep inspection costs reasonable.
Example: House with ADU
For a simple example, imagine a house with an ADU in Honolulu (Oʻahu):
- Two rentals at the same address (house + ADU)
- Our fee: $75 (first rental) + $25 (second rental) = $100
- Plus city license fees and inspection fees, paid directly to the city and inspector
Once we know your property details, we can give you a clearer combined estimate before you decide whether to proceed.
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Get StartedHonolulu City & State Fee Breakdown
Honolulu differs from many mainland cities: there isn't a single "long-term rental license" issued by the City for standard 6+ month rentals. Fees depend on whether you operate long-term or short-term rentals:
Long-term Rentals (180+ consecutive days)
GET License Registration
$20 one-time
Hawaiʻi General Excise Tax license registration fee (per operator, not per unit). All rental operators must register for GET and file/pay GET on gross receipts unless exempt.
Short-term Rentals (<180 consecutive days)
GET License Registration
$20 one-time
Hawaiʻi General Excise Tax license registration fee (per operator).
TAT Registration
$5-$15 one-time
Transient Accommodations Tax registration fee: $5 for 1-5 units, $15 for 6+ units (per operator).
Honolulu DPP STR Registration
$1,000 initial / $500 renewal
Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting short-term rental registration fee. Initial registration is $1,000; renewals are commonly $500 annually (per property/registration).
Long-term rental total: $20 one-time GET license registration fee (plus ongoing GET tax filings)
Short-term rental total: $20 GET + $5-$15 TAT + $1,000 STR registration = $1,025-$1,035 initial (plus $500 annual STR renewal)
Note: GET and TAT fees are per operator (tax ID), not per property or per unit. STR registration is per property/registration. Fees are subject to change; confirm current amounts at filing time.