Coastal retreat incentives for shoreline properties
Maui County
Summary
The committee is exploring how to help shoreline property owners in the sea-level-rise exposure zone move inland by transferring their water and utility rights to a new parcel — but only for early adopters, not those who hold out and armor the shoreline. It was tabled pending wastewater and water department details.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs to property owners could be offset partly by transferred utility rights, but the county is deliberately keeping the policy noncommittal to avoid absorbing liability.
Shoreline property owners in Mā‘alaea and elsewhere in the SLR-XA who choose to retreat early.
Shoreline property owners facing rising costs and potential loss, and beach users affected by seawall-driven erosion.
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