Maui County
Maui County, Hawaii
200 S. High St
Kalana O Maui Bldg, #708
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
Tel: 808-270-7748
Fax: 808-270-7171
County Website: Maui county
Assessor Website: Maui county assessor
Maui County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- File an appeal with the Real Property Tax Division Board of Review.
- $75 fee and all appeals are due by April 9th.
- Appeal tax form: https://www.mauicounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8716/Appeal-Instructions-and-Form?bidId=
URLs
- https://www.mauicounty.gov/1109/Appeals
- https://www.mauicounty.gov/196/Real-Property-Tax-Review-Board
Here's how to lower your property taxes in Maui county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Maui county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Maui 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. Maui 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 Maui 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 Maui 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 Maui 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 Maui 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 Maui county Hawaii tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Maui County
Homes in Maui county have a median home value of $655,618.
Maui county home values are ranked 2 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, Maui county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~402%.
The median household income in Maui county is $84,363.
Compared to the state of Hawaii and the United States, Maui 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.
Maui county's population has grown from 100,374 in 1990 to 164,754 in 2020, an increase of 64% 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.
Maui county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is greater than the population change for Hawaii and the United States.
Maui County Hawaii Cities
Haiku, Hana, Hoolehua, Kahului, Kaunakakai, Kihei, Kualapuu, Kula, Lahaina, Lanai City, Makawao, Maunaloa, Paia, Wailuku
Maui County Hawaii Zipcodes
96708 / 96713 / 96729 / 96732 / 96748 / 96753 / 96757 / 96761 / 96763 / 96768 / 96770 / 96779 / 96790 / 96793 /
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