Get all the information you need for property-related matters in Hawaii with these helpful resources
- Hawaii County TMKs:.
- County Permit Lookup and Status Site (EPIC system): https://hawaiicountyhi-energovpub.tylerhost.net/Apps/SelfService#/home
- Property Search for Tax Records: https://qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?AppID=1048&LayerID=23618&PageTypeID=2&PageID=9876
- Property Tax Map Viewer, Parcels, Owners, Etc: https://qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?AppID=1048&LayerID=23618&PageTypeID=1&PageID=9875&Q=459829746&KeyValue=930030600003
- State Land Use Information: https://histategis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=b843c728b4cb4333b1df015fdaa84104
- County Zone Maps (NOT lava zone) (these are the old-school hand drawn maps for each zone): https://www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/resources/zone-maps/-folder-3087.
- County Zone Map definitions: https://www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/301533/637203375683830000
- County Zones Permitted Uses Table: https://www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/301481/637203338523370000
- Hawaii County Setbacks: https://harc4u.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Hawaii-County-Setback-Requirements.pdf
- Sea Level Rise Viewer: https://www.pacioos.hawaii.edu/shoreline/slr-hawaii/
- SMA (Special Management Area) https://www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/resources/special-management-area-sma
- Real Property Taxes: Methods of assessing real property in the County of Hawaii are complex. Tax rates and assessments differ according to the zoning and use of property, exemptions that pertain to specific homeowners (owner’s age, for example), dedications (agriculture use, for example), and other criteria. The fact that taxes are currently set at a certain rate or amount for a specific piece of property does not guarantee that the taxes will remain the same when the new owner purchases the property. The County of Hawaii also has a mechanism known as “roll-back” taxes that may make a purchaser liable for additional taxes if the use/dedications/zoning are changed after purchase. https://qpublic.schneidercorp.com/Application.aspx?AppID=1048&LayerID=23618&PageTypeID=2&PageID=9876
- Agricultural Land and Farm Dwellings: The Land Use Commission of the State of Hawaii determined buildings located on certain lands designated “Agricultural” must be related to agricultural activity or use. County of Hawaii and State Land Use define and restrict what can be built and how it can be used. https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/AgLand/ial.html
- Conservation Land: Large portions of land in Hawaii are zoned or dedicated to “Conservation”. Buyer(s) are advised to understand how they may use this type of land. Buyer(s) are advised to consult the County of Hawaii Planning Department and The Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands for more specific information. https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/occl/
- Wastewater Disposal: Many properties in Hawaii have individual cesspools and/or septic systems as the method of wastewater disposal. The State of Hawaii, Department of Health and the County of Hawaii may require upgrades from cesspools to septic tanks or connection of new systems in certain situations. Regulations now require septic or sewage treatment systems in most new homes AND conversion of cesspools in existing homes by 2050. Special Management Areas may require conversion sooner. Buyer(s) should contact the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, for information about requirements related to waste disposal for any property.
- Wastewater Department Public Records Info: 808-933-0917 or 808-322-1507
- Homeowner/Condo and Other Mandatory Associations: Most condo and many subdivisions have additional fees associated with ownership. https://cca.hawaii.gov/reb/resources-for-condominium-owners/
- Short Term Vacation Rentals: Buyer(s) intending to conduct short term vacation rental are advised to consult with the County of Hawaii Planning Department to determine whether short-term vacation rental is a permitted use.
- https://www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/resources/short-term-vacation-rentals , https://idx-acnt-ihouseprd.b-cdn.net/AR444402/file_manager/2019/Permitted%20uses%20/QandA%20108%20and%20flow%20chart%20Jan%2022%202019.pdf and https://www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/301489/637203350585600000
- Vocational Licensing and Owner Builder exemption: https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/
- Hawaii County Public Schools: https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ParentsAndStudents/EnrollingInSchool/SchoolFinder/Pages/Hawaii-Island-Map.aspx