Hawaii: tax incentives, credits and advisors
Hawaii's state incentives include a refundable film production credit of 22% to 32% and the renewable energy technologies credit of up to 35% for solar.
Facts checked 2026-10-26 against the official sources linked below.
Below are the major Hawaii incentives we could verify against an official source, grouped by type. This is not an exhaustive list of every state program. Credits flagged Transferable can be sold or assigned to another taxpayer under state rules; see transferable state tax credits. Each row shows the date we last checked it.
Hawaii film and media incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motion picture, digital media and film production income tax credit | Credit (refundable) | Productions with at least $100,000 of Hawaii spend | 22% on Oahu, 27% on neighbor islands; +5% with 80% local workforce (costs after 2025); up to $20 million per production; $60 million annual cap | Not stated | Yes | Active | Hawaii Film Office, Incentives and Tax Credits Last verified 2026-10-26 |
Hawaii housing incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State low-income housing tax credit | Credit | Owners of qualified affordable rental projects awarded by HHFDC | 50% of the federal LIHTC | Not stated | Not stated | Active | HHFDC, LIHTC Program Last verified 2026-10-26 |
Hawaii renewable energy incentives
| Incentive | Type | Who qualifies | Amount, rate or cap | Transferable | Refundable | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable energy technologies income tax credit | Credit | Individuals and corporations installing solar or wind systems | Up to 35% of solar system cost and 20% of wind, subject to caps; Act 24 (2026) changes rules for tax years after 2026 | Not stated | Under certain conditions | Active | Hawaii Dept. of Taxation, RETITC; Hawaii State Energy Office, Incentives Last verified 2026-10-26 |
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Common questions
What is the Hawaii film tax credit?
A refundable credit of 22% on Oahu and 27% on neighbor islands, with a 5% uplift for an 80% local workforce.
Does Hawaii have a state solar tax credit?
Yes. RETITC allows up to 35% of the cost of a solar system, subject to caps, with changes after 2026 under Act 24.
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