Honolulu Hale, located in downtown Honolulu, is the official seat of government for the City and County of Honolulu, which includes the entirety of the island of O‘ahu. It is the site of the Mayor’s office, executive departments, the Honolulu City Council and its legislative agencies, the City Clerk’s elections division, and the property tax department.

At this time, the Council Chamber on the second floor is open to the public. The Chamber is where all Council meetings take place. The public is welcome to participate in meetings and submit oral testimony in person and/or virtually. You are encouraged to take COVID-19 safety precautions when visiting the Hale.

Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole - known as Ke Aliʻi Makaʻāinana or Prince of the People, played a major role in creating the County system in 1905. Under the Territorial government at the time, Governors were appointed by the U.S. President.  Prince Kūhiō created a system where the heads of a county would have to be elected, returning more power to the people. 

The building that we know today as Honolulu Hale however, was the vision of Joseph Fern. When the County of Oʻahu dissolved the Board of Supervisors in 1907, Joseph Fern became the first Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu. The first Mayor of this city was a Kānaka Maoli political leader. 

Honolulu Hale was built in 1928 and is part of the Hawai'i Capital Historic District, which has been a center of governance since 1845.

Location

Honolulu Hale
530 S King St.
Honolulu, HI 96813

Business Hours
Monday–Friday
7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Parking: Metered parking is available on Punchbowl Street and South King Street and within the public portion of the Civic Center garage. The metered parking on South King Street is only available during 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.