Hawaii security deposit law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Maximum deposit: 1 month of rent
Return deadline: 14 days
Interest: Not required by the statute

Up to one month's rent, returned within fourteen days after the rental agreement ends; no statutory interest. A separate pet deposit of up to one more month's rent is allowed for a tenant who keeps a pet, never for an assistance animal (§ 521-44(b)).

Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44(b), (c) · read on 2026-11-09

Calculate it for your rent

State

Monthly rent ($)

Maximum legal deposit

$2,500

Up to 1 month of rent under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44(b), (c).

Return deadline

14 days

14 days after the rental agreement ends. If any part is kept, written notice of the reasons and evidence of costs is due in the same 14 days; missing it forfeits the right to keep anything.

Interest required

Not required by the statute

Hawaii: Up to one month's rent, returned within fourteen days after the rental agreement ends; no statutory interest. A separate pet deposit of up to one more month's rent is allowed for a tenant who keeps a pet, never for an assistance animal (§ 521-44(b)).

Source: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44(b), (c) · read on 2026-11-09

Hawaii: common questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Hawaii?

Up to 1 month of rent under Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-44(b), (c). Up to one month's rent, returned within fourteen days after the rental agreement ends; no statutory interest. A separate pet deposit of up to one more month's rent is allowed for a tenant who keeps a pet, never for an assistance animal (§ 521-44(b)).

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Hawaii?

14 days. 14 days after the rental agreement ends. If any part is kept, written notice of the reasons and evidence of costs is due in the same 14 days; missing it forfeits the right to keep anything.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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