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 Property Tax First Installment Due August 20 — Late Fees Apply
Maui County’s first real property tax installment for fiscal year 2026-27 is due by August 20, 2026. Owners who miss the deadline face a one-time 10% penalty plus 1% monthly interest on any unpaid balance. Tax bills have been mailed; not receiving one does not exempt owners from penalties for late payment. Missing the August […]
Upcountry Maui House Candidate Prioritizes Water Infrastructure, Housing Costs
Republican Dan Johnson, running unopposed in the primary for state House District 12 covering Upcountry Maui, identifies water rights and infrastructure as the district’s top issue. He also supports ending the interisland shipping monopoly and rethinking housing affordability incentives. Johnson says Upcountry Maui’s water storage and infrastructure are critically underfunded, with some waitlists stretching over […]
MPD Expands Crisis Response Training to Include Resort and Business Staff
Maui Police trained 21 new Crisis Intervention Team members, including staff from Wailea Beach Resort-Marriott and other local businesses, to improve responses to mental health emergencies. The 40-hour certification program teaches de-escalation techniques for mental health and emotional crises. Training participants included police, county staff, and employees from Wailea Beach Resort-Marriott and Wailuku Federal Credit […]