Hawaii’s four counties offer property tax exemptions for owner-occupied homes, and many homeowners miss out by not filing. Maui County’s deadline is December 31, and owners who miss it may still qualify for a partial-year exemption.
- Maui County homeowners must file by December 31 each year, though late filers may now receive a partial-year exemption.
- The exemption applies only to owner-occupied primary residences — converting a property to a rental disqualifies it.
- Once approved, the exemption stays in effect indefinitely unless the property is sold or its use changes.
- Each county’s application is available online and only needs to be submitted once for initial approval.
- Property owners with rentals should note that any home used as a rental is ineligible for the homeowner exemption.
Source: Hawaii Free Press
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