Proposal for a supplemental fund to offset high initial tax bills
Maui County
Summary
Council Member Gabe Johnson wants the administration to create a fund that would immediately cover the gap between the high non-owner-occupied rate and the owner-occupied rate for new buyers. The Finance Department says that's outside the property tax code and would need new legislation, possibly through housing programs.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
A new fund would require legislation and county money, but could spare new buyers months of over-taxation.
Local families buying homes that were previously short-term rentals or vacant, especially as Bill 9 takes effect.
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