As expected, the county council of Maui County has given initial approval to lower the homeowner’s exemption from $300,000 to $200,000, and to tighten the regulations for those applying for this exemption. Read the full Maui News article here.
The stimulus behind this bill is that property values in Maui County have dropped so significantly in the past couple of years eliminating the need for such a large exemption. Even if Maui does go to a $200,000 homeowner exemption, we would still have the highest exemption amount as Honolulu County is the next highest at $80,000. Read one of my previous blog posts about how Maui County has the lowest property taxes in the State of Hawaii, Maui County Property Taxes – Lowest in Hawaii.
Here is the updated property taxes from my good friends at Title Guaranty Hawaii:
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Aloha,
Jeremy Stice, R(S)
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David Buck
July 3, 2011
Thanks for sharing Jeremy. I’ve always thought we on Oahu had the lowest when you compare the “Residential” class. I do see you have a “Homeowner” classification which is by far the lowest in the state…Wow!
David Buck
July 3, 2011
Thanks for sharing Jeremy. I’ve always thought we on Oahu had the lowest when you compare the “Residential” class. I do see you have a “Homeowner” classification which is by far the lowest in the state…Wow!
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Melissa
February 28, 2014
What about new-to-Maui residents? I moved to Maui in 2012 and am being denied the Homeowner’s rate and exemption for 2013-2014 because the county is basing eligibility on the PRIOR year tax return and not accepting ‘part-time’ tax returns. Obviously, anyone moving to the state will have to file a part year return, one for their old state and one for their new state! Essentially, any New-to-Maui resident will pay some of the highest property taxes for 1-2 years before they can claim the Homeowner rate.
Melissa
February 28, 2014
What about new-to-Maui residents? I moved to Maui in 2012 and am being denied the Homeowner’s rate and exemption for 2013-2014 because the county is basing eligibility on the PRIOR year tax return and not accepting ‘part-time’ tax returns. Obviously, anyone moving to the state will have to file a part year return, one for their old state and one for their new state! Essentially, any New-to-Maui resident will pay some of the highest property taxes for 1-2 years before they can claim the Homeowner rate.
Jeremy Stice
March 3, 2014
Aloha Melissa,
I do believe that you are correct that it does take a full fiscal year for the County of Maui to recognize your homeowner exemption status. I do wish you the best in getting the preferred rates as soon as possible. Aloha.
Jeremy Stice
March 3, 2014
Aloha Melissa,
I do believe that you are correct that it does take a full fiscal year for the County of Maui to recognize your homeowner exemption status. I do wish you the best in getting the preferred rates as soon as possible. Aloha.