Kauai County
Kauai County, Hawaii
4396 Rice St
Suite 209
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
Tel: 808-241-4188
Fax: 808-241-6349
County Website: Kauai county
Assessor Website: Kauai county assessor
Kauai County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- When you file an appeal, you must state the basis for your appeal. For real property tax cases, the law specifies five grounds for appeal. See https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Finance/Real-Property/RPA-Appeals
- Board of Review - Owner must remit a cost deposit of $75 for each appeal. Small Claims section of the State Tax Appeal Court - $25 non-refundable deposit. Tax Appeal Court - $100 non-refundable deposit.
- Get your Board of Review forms (Form P-51)
- Support your appeal by submitting construction cost data or data from sales from comparable properties which support your position.
URLs
Board of Review forms (Form P-51) are available from the city at:
Real Property Assessment
4444 Rice Street, Suite 454
Lihue, Hi 96766
Tax Appeal and Small Claims form are available from the state at:
The Court House in Lihue
Tax Appeal Court
777 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Kauai county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Kauai county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Kauai county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Kauai county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Kauai county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Kauai county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Kauai county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Kauai county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Kauai county Hawaii tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Kauai County
Homes in Kauai county have a median home value of $607,457.
Kauai county home values are ranked 3 out of 4 counties in the state of Hawaii for median home price. The average median home value in Hawaii is $631,538. Hawaii county has the lowest median price at $364,082. Honolulu county has the highest median price at $703,055.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Kauai county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~365%.
The median household income in Kauai county is $82,818.
Compared to the state of Hawaii and the United States, Kauai county's median household income is higher than the state of Hawaii's average median household income of $79,354 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Kauai county's population has grown from 51,177 in 1990 to 73,298 in 2020, an increase of 43% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Hawaii's population has grown from 1,108,229 in 1990 to 1,455,271 in 2020, an increase of 31% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Kauai county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Hawaii and the United States.
Kauai County Hawaii Cities
Anahola, Eleele, Hanalei, Hanapepe, Kalaheo, Kapaa, Kaumakani, Kealia, Kekaha, Kilauea, Koloa, Lihue, Makaweli, Princeville, Waimea
Kauai County Hawaii Zipcodes
96703 / 96705 / 96714 / 96716 / 96722 / 96741 / 96746 / 96747 / 96751 / 96752 / 96754 / 96756 / 96766 / 96769 / 96796 /
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