Hawaii Gov. Josh Green signed Act 96 into law Tuesday, effectively approving a tax — also known as the “Green Fee” — which is the first of its kind in the nation.

In 2027, it’s expected to rise again to 12%. Hawaii’s four counties can add an extra tax on top of the state TAT. All of them have decided to add the maximum possible, which is another 3%.

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Hawaii already has a 10.25% tax on short-term rentals. The state's counties each add their own 3% surcharge on top of the state’s tax, according to FOX 13.

Hawaii Gov. Josh Green speaks in Honolulu on Tuesday, May 27, 2026 before he signs legislation raising the state’s tax on hotel rooms and other short-term accommodations to raise money to help ...

Travelers to Hawaii already pay a significant room tax. With the new law, the state's existing 10.25% tax on short-term accommodations will climb to 11%.

Travelers to Hawaii already pay a significant room tax. With the new law, the state’s existing 10.25% tax on short-term accommodations will climb to 11%.

Hawaii is adding a 0.75% tax to hotel and vacation rental stays starting Jan. 1, 2026 A new 11% tax on cruise ships will begin in July 2026 Revenue, estimated at $100 million annually, will fund ...

The measure adds an additional 0.75% to the daily room rate tax starting Jan. 1. Gov. Josh Green said this amounts to an extra $3 tax on a $400 hotel room rate.