Oct. 14, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Lihue Civic Center To: Kaua'i County Council Mel Rapozo, Chair KipuKai Kuali'i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Senior Policy Analyst RE: Bill 3009 — RELATING TO THE HOUSING POLICY FOR THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I Aloha Chair Rapozo, Vice Chair Kuali'i and
Oct. 13, 2026, 9 a.m. Lihue Civic Center To: Kaua'i County Planning Commission Gerald Ako, Chair Helen Cox, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Senior Policy Analyst RE: ZA-2027-1 — RELATING TO APIARIES AND BEEKEEPING Aloha Chair Ako, Vice Chair Cox and other members of the Committee,
Oct. 13, 2026, 9 a.m. Lihue Civic Center To: Kaua'i County Planning Commission Gerald Ako, Chair Helen Cox, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Senior Policy Analyst RE: Bill 2997 — RELATING TO APIARIES AND BEEKEEPING Aloha Chair Ako, Vice Chair Cox and other members of the
Each of Hawaii’s four counties levies a property tax on owners of homes, businesses, farms and all other types of property, and those ever-increasing tax bills contribute to the state’s cost of living. So which county residents pay the most in property taxes? The answer depends on the measurement. As
Hawaii’s four counties offer property tax relief programs for residents who live in the home they own. But many homeowners do not know these programs exist or forget to file for them. Each county provides its application forms online. The deadline to apply for property tax relief in Honolulu and
Hawaii’s four counties fund community services such as police, fire, water and sewer in annual operating budgets that start July 1 of each year. So how much is each county planning to spend in this new fiscal year? Honolulu has the largest budget, at nearly $4 billion. Next is Maui
The following commentary was originally published July 16, 2026, in The Garden Island under the headline “New rainwater catchment law could boost housing stock.”_____________ The Hawaiʻi Legislature passed a bill this year that now allows folks across the state to install rainwater catchment systems. HB1728, which took effect July 1, is a victory for
June 3, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Historic County Building To: Kaua'i County Council Mel Rapozo, Chair KipuKai Kuali'i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Policy Analyst RE: Bill 2995 — RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX Aloha Chair Rapozo, Vice Chair Kuali'i and other Council members, The Grassroot Institute
May 27, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Historic County Building To: Kaua'i County Council Arryl Kaneshiro, Chair KipuKai Kuali'i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Policy Analyst RE: Bill 2995 — RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX Aloha Chair Kaneshiro, Vice Chair Kuali'i and other Committee members, The Grassroot Institute
May 20, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Historic County Building To: Kaua’i County Council Mel Rapozo, Chair KipuKai Kuali’i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Policy Analyst RE: Bill 2997 — RELATING TO APIARIES AND BEEKEEPING Aloha Chair Rapozo, Vice Chair Kuali’i and other members of the Council, The
Oct. 14, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Lihue Civic Center To: Kaua'i County Council Mel Rapozo, Chair KipuKai Kuali'i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Senior Policy Analyst RE: Bill 3009 — RELATING TO THE HOUSING POLICY FOR THE COUNTY OF KAUA'I Aloha Chair Rapozo, Vice Chair Kuali'i and
Oct. 13, 2026, 9 a.m. Lihue Civic Center To: Kaua'i County Planning Commission Gerald Ako, Chair Helen Cox, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Senior Policy Analyst RE: ZA-2027-1 — RELATING TO APIARIES AND BEEKEEPING Aloha Chair Ako, Vice Chair Cox and other members of the Committee,
Oct. 13, 2026, 9 a.m. Lihue Civic Center To: Kaua'i County Planning Commission Gerald Ako, Chair Helen Cox, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Senior Policy Analyst RE: Bill 2997 — RELATING TO APIARIES AND BEEKEEPING Aloha Chair Ako, Vice Chair Cox and other members of the
Each of Hawaii’s four counties levies a property tax on owners of homes, businesses, farms and all other types of property, and those ever-increasing tax bills contribute to the state’s cost of living. So which county residents pay the most in property taxes? The answer depends on the measurement. As
Hawaii’s four counties offer property tax relief programs for residents who live in the home they own. But many homeowners do not know these programs exist or forget to file for them. Each county provides its application forms online. The deadline to apply for property tax relief in Honolulu and
Hawaii’s four counties fund community services such as police, fire, water and sewer in annual operating budgets that start July 1 of each year. So how much is each county planning to spend in this new fiscal year? Honolulu has the largest budget, at nearly $4 billion. Next is Maui
The following commentary was originally published July 16, 2026, in The Garden Island under the headline “New rainwater catchment law could boost housing stock.”_____________ The Hawaiʻi Legislature passed a bill this year that now allows folks across the state to install rainwater catchment systems. HB1728, which took effect July 1, is a victory for
June 3, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Historic County Building To: Kaua'i County Council Mel Rapozo, Chair KipuKai Kuali'i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Policy Analyst RE: Bill 2995 — RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX Aloha Chair Rapozo, Vice Chair Kuali'i and other Council members, The Grassroot Institute
May 27, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Historic County Building To: Kaua'i County Council Arryl Kaneshiro, Chair KipuKai Kuali'i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Policy Analyst RE: Bill 2995 — RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAX Aloha Chair Kaneshiro, Vice Chair Kuali'i and other Committee members, The Grassroot Institute
May 20, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Historic County Building To: Kaua’i County Council Mel Rapozo, Chair KipuKai Kuali’i, Vice Chair From: Grassroot Institute of Hawaii Jonathan Helton, Policy Analyst RE: Bill 2997 — RELATING TO APIARIES AND BEEKEEPING Aloha Chair Rapozo, Vice Chair Kuali’i and other members of the Council, The
