Summary
The committee learned it can still tweak property tax rates at first reading as long as it stays within posted tier ranges. Members discussed cutting about $218,000 — partly from Camp Maluhia funding — to soften an increase on the commercialized residential (short-term rental) tier.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Apr 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $218,086 in offsets could soften the commercialized residential rate increase.
Short-term rental operators in the commercialized residential tier who'd see a smaller rate increase.
Camp Maluhia would receive a smaller appropriation if members take from its $500,000 line item.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — April 27, 2026
The committee learned it can still tweak property tax rates at first reading as long as it stays within posted tier ranges. Members discussed cutting about $218,000 — partly from Camp Maluhia funding — to soften an increase on the commercialized residential (short-term rental) tier.
Special Committee on Real Property Tax Reform — March 23, 2026
The committee wrapped up six months of work on property tax reform, passing eight of sixteen items aimed at helping working families and seniors. Bills that didn't pass now go to the BFED Committee, which can revive them or file them. Chair Lee flagged that tax relief for working families still needs more work.
Special Committee on Real Property Tax Reform — March 3, 2026
The committee took up a broad slate of bills that could reshape who pays what in Maui County property taxes — from bigger home exemptions to a new vacant residential classification. Homeowners, landlords, vacant-land owners and developers all have something at stake.
Council of the County of Maui — January 23, 2026
The Council was scheduled to update its Special Committee on Real Property Tax Reform and consider two tax-related bills: one on exemption claim deadlines and one creating a real property exemption to support affordable housing. These could affect what homeowners pay and who qualifies for tax relief.
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