Maui County Real Property Taxes

Here are the real property tax rates for Maui County based on land classification for the 2011 – 2012 fiscal year.

In accordance with Sections 3.48.565 through 3.48.575 of the Maui County Code, the real property tax rates per One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) of net taxable assessed valuation for each class of real property is set as follows:


CLASSIFICATION:
Property is classified based upon its highest and best use.  Properties receiving homeowner exemptions, condominiums, permitted bed and breakfasts and permitted transient vacation rentals are exceptions. Properties which have been granted a homeowner exemption are classified as Homeowner.  Condominiums are classified upon consideration of their actual use (Apartment, Commercial, Hotel / Resort, Timeshare, Homeowner).  Properties which have been granted a bed and breakfast permit, a transient vacation rental permit, or a conditional permit to operate a transient vacation rental are classified as Commercialized Residential.

RECENT NEWS:   The Maui County Council recently (7.2.11) approved a reduction in the homeowner’s exemption from $300,000 to $200,000 for the upcoming tax year.

INFORMATION:

Owner’s who reside full time in their residence should file a Home Exemption Application for Maui County and return it to the Maui County Real Property Tax Division by December 31st to obtain an exemption for the coming year.  The return address is on the application form

Maui County is comprised of the Islands of Maui, Moloka’i and Lana’i and currently has the lowest property tax rates in the State of Hawai’i.

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