Increased Home and Long-Term Rental Property Tax Exemptions
Maui County
Summary
Bill 181 would raise homeowner and long-term rental exemptions by $100,000 each, costing about $6.3 million in revenue. Critics say the flat exemption gives the biggest dollar breaks to the most expensive properties, and several members want a more targeted approach via rates and tiers.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $6.3 million less in real property tax revenue per year.
Most homeowners and long-term rental owners save a few hundred dollars a year; owners of high-value homes save the most in dollars.
County services funded by property tax lose about $6.3 million; minimum-tax payers get no benefit at all.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — June 2, 2026
Bill 181 would raise homeowner and long-term rental exemptions by $100,000 each, costing about $6.3 million in revenue. Critics say the flat exemption gives the biggest dollar breaks to the most expensive properties, and several members want a more targeted approach via rates and tiers.
Special Committee on Real Property Tax Reform — January 20, 2026
Michael Williams told the committee thousands of genuine long-term rentals are stuck in the non-owner-occupied class because they lack a one-year written lease, missing out on the lower rate and extra exemption. He wants the definition loosened before the end of the year.
Council of the County of Maui — January 7, 2026
A new exemption for homes rented at 70% or less of HUD fair market rents, starting tax year 2027 — a tax-side tool to keep rentals affordable.
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