A property in Hawaii can be sold for unpaid real estate taxes after how long?

In Hawaii, if real estate taxes remain unpaid, the property can be sold at a public auction after three years. This timeframe provides property owners an opportunity to pay their taxes and avoid the loss of their property. During these three years, the county has the right to enforce tax collection mechanisms, including the potential for notifying property owners about their delinquent taxes. Prior to the auction, the property owner is typically given opportunities to settle their tax obligations.

Other timeframes, such as one year or two years, do not apply to the lien and sale process for unpaid taxes under Hawaii law, as the statutory period for the government to initiate a sale due to unpaid taxes is specifically set at three years. This ensures due process is observed, giving enough time for property owners to rectify their tax delinquencies before a sale occurs.