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Hawaii Late Fee Calculator
Calculate the maximum late fee you can legally charge in Hawaii. Check grace periods, fee caps, and compliance with Hawaii state law.
Your Late Fee
$75.00
Your proposed fee of $75.00 is within Hawaii's statutory maximum of $120.00 (8% of the monthly rent).
Rent + Fee
$1,575.00
Grace Period
None required
Statutory Maximum in Hawaii
$120.00
Hawaii Late Fee Law
Grace period: No grace period required by state law
Fee cap: $120.00 — 8% of the monthly rent
Daily fees: Not typical
Statute: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-21(f)
Max 8% of the amount due. No statutory grace period.
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Hawaii does not require a grace period by state law, but most landlords include one in the lease. The late fee is capped by statute at 8% of the monthly rent (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 521-21(f)).
Use the calculator above to check if your proposed late fee complies with Hawaii law. Need more tools? Check the Hawaii security deposit calculator, or try our prorated rent calculator and rent estimate tool.
For a complete guide to Hawaii landlord-tenant law, read our Hawaii Landlord-Tenant Law 2026 guide.