Hawaii County Proposes Property Tax Increases for Second Homes, Investments
Hawaii County Council is considering raising property tax rates on non-resident and second homes to address a $15 million budget deficit, while reducing rates for local owner-occupied properties. Tax rates would increase most for properties over $2 million, rising from $13.60 to $15 per $1,000 of taxable value. A new ‘luxury’ tier tax rate of […]
Hawaii County Eyes Property Tax Increases for Non-Resident and Second Homes
Hawaii County Council will hold a public hearing on proposed property tax rate increases for non-resident and second home properties to address a $15 million budget deficit. Owner-occupied homes would see slight tax rate reductions. Properties worth $2-4 million would see tax rates rise from $11.10-13.60 to $12.10-15.00 per $1,000 of taxable value. A new […]
Tourist Entry Fees and Higher Taxes Roll Out Globally in 2026
Major destinations including Kyoto, Venice, and France are implementing new tourist taxes and entry fees in 2026, ranging from modest daily charges to significant accommodation surcharges. These fees aim to manage overtourism and generate revenue from visitors. Kyoto raised tourist taxes significantly with nightly charges from $1-66 depending on accommodation cost, hitting luxury properties hardest. […]