Important Real Estate Forms

Below are some important Real Estate forms for Kauai, Hawaii.  Please feel free to use them.  Make sure to double check that they are the most current form from each respective agency prior to using them as agencies and/or laws may be updated before I'm able to post the latest version.  

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Real Property Tax Rates

Basic breakdown for Kauai's 10 different classifications

Basic Home Exemption

If you bought a residence, within this year, and are an owner occupant, remember to fill out this form and send it to the County Tax Assessors Office by September 30th  (of the year which you bought your residence).  A home owners tax exemption only needs to applied for once and will automatically renew each year afterward.  This will have great tax relief for the owner occupant.  If your owner occupant status changes, you must update the County to be in compliance. 

2017 Long Term Affordable Rental Program

Owners of investment properties who stay within the County determined affordable rental limits can enjoy property tax relief.  See form above for limits.  They change annually depending on the marketplace and this form needs to be submitted each year by September 30th.  

Ag Dedication

For those who own Agriculturally zoned land and would like to take advantage of the Ag Dedicated rate, you must have an Ag Plan.  See below for the various forms to follow:

Agricultural Dedication Program Rules
​Petition for Ag Use
Additional Info to accompany petition

Property Tax Appeal

To appeal an over assessment value or the denial of a tax exemption. This form is needed to be into the County office by December 31st of the year you're appealing. 

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