Maui Leads Hawaii in Per-Capita Property Taxes, But Homeowners Pay Less
A new analysis compares property tax burdens across Hawaii’s four counties, finding Maui residents pay the most per capita at $4,139, though owner-occupied homeowners in Maui actually pay less than their counterparts in other counties due to low rates and generous exemptions. Maui County has the highest property taxes per capita in Hawaii at $4,139, […]
Bill 9 Aftermath: West Maui Condo Prices Dropping as STR Future Uncertain
Following the passage of Bill 9, which ended a zoning exemption allowing apartment-zoned units to operate as short-term rentals, West Maui condo prices are seeing repeated reductions. A housing advocate argues that affordability concerns about converting STRs to housing may shift as prices fall and fire settlement funds reach Lahaina families. Bill 9 closed a […]
Wailea Point Condos Draw Steady Buyer Demand for Location and Value
Wailea Point, a gated oceanfront condo community on Maui’s southwest coast, continues to attract buyers ranging from full-time residents to investors, citing walkability, beach access, and long-term value retention. Units are noted for large floor plans, direct ocean views, and proximity to Wailea’s resort amenities. Wailea Point’s gated, low-density layout and oceanfront position near Polo […]
Maui Homeowners Have Until Dec. 31 to File for Property Tax Exemptions
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. […]
Scaled-Back Mākena Mauka Project Gets Planning Nod, Needs State and County OK
A 652-home, $4 billion master-planned community in South Maui received Maui Planning Commission approval after developers cut nearly 250 units following community opposition. The project still requires state and county approvals before construction can begin in 2028. The Mākena Mauka development was reduced 27% to 652 homes (543 market-rate, 109 workforce) on 1,000 acres after […]
Maui County Offers Property Tax Deadline Extension for TS Lala-Affected Owners
Property owners impacted by Tropical Storm Lala can apply for a one-time extension of the FY2026-27 real property tax deadline, originally due August 20. Approved applicants have until September 20 to pay without penalty or interest. The standard FY2026-27 real property tax payment deadline was August 20, 2026, but impacted owners can apply for an […]
Maui Offers Property Tax Deadline Extension for TS Lala-Affected Owners
Mayor Bissen has opened a one-time application process allowing property owners impacted by Tropical Storm Lala to defer their FY2026-27 real property tax payment beyond the August 20, 2026 deadline. Approved applicants must still pay in full by September 20, 2026 to avoid penalties. Property owners negatively impacted by Tropical Storm Lala can apply for […]
South Maui Oceanfront Compound Listed at $45M Near Kīhei
A two-parcel oceanfront estate on Makena Road in Kīhei has been listed for $45 million, comprising two homes totaling 7,500 square feet on 1.26 acres with direct beach access. The property last sold for $42 million in 2021. The eight-bedroom estate at 4640–4650 Makena Road consists of two adjacent residences offered together as a single […]
Kaanapali Land Posts $12.8M Profit From Pioneer Mill Site Sale
Kaanapali Land, LLC swung to a $12.8 million profit in the first half of 2026, fueled by the $19.9 million sale of the Pioneer Mill site and wildfire-related insurance recoveries. The company flags ongoing risks from water permitting and dam safety regulations that could delay future Maui development. The $19.9 million cash sale of the […]
Maui Council Advances Transparency Bill, Gets TAT Collection System Update
A Maui County Council committee unanimously approved a bill requiring the county to disclose funding restrictions when repurposing county-owned land, while also receiving an update on a planned overhaul of the transient accommodations tax collection system. Bill 81-2025 passed its first reading 9-0, requiring the county to disclose any funding source restrictions when proposing a […]