Below are testimonies submitted by the Grassroot Institute of Hawaii during July, 2025, for consideration by the Honolulu City Council.
HONOLULU CITY COUNCIL
>> Bill 48 (2024) — “Reduce rates for rentals in Residential A tax class”
>> Bill 49 (2025) — “Increase exemptions, spare kupuna from ‘tax shock’”
>> Bill 49 (2025) — “Increase property tax exemption for homeowners age 65 and older”
>> Bill 50 (2025) “Increase RPT exemption for homeowners 64 and younger”
>> Bill 50 (2025) — “Increase property tax exemption for homeowners under age 65”



