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In June, the Kauai County Council sets tax rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1. Rates differ for land and improvements (buildings), depending upon the property classification. Condominiums are taxed at the Hotel and Resort rates unless owner occupied.
Tax payments are made semi-annually, half on August 20 and the remaining amount on February 20. Go to http://www.kauaipropertytax.com for assessment and tax bill information.
The County is the sole taxing authority for real property. There are no school taxes or other property based taxes in
NEW FOR THE 2006-2007 TAX YEAR: Real property tax rates remain unchanged for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006
Property Tax Classification |
July1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 (Building) |
July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 (Land) |
July1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 (Building) |
July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007 (Land) |
|
$3.44 |
$4.00 |
$3.44 |
$4.00 |
Single Family Residential |
$4.30 |
$4.00 |
$4.30 |
$4.00 |
Apartment |
$7.95 |
$6.95 |
$7.95 |
$6.95 |
Commercial |
$7.95 |
$6.95 |
$7.95 |
$6.95 |
Industrial |
$7.95 |
$6.95 |
$7.95 |
$6.95 |
Agricultural |
$4.30 |
$6.95 |
$4.30 |
$6.95 |
Conservation |
$4.30 |
$6.95 |
$4.30 |
$6.95 |
Hotel and Resort |
$7.95 |
$6.95 |
$7.95 |
$6.95 |
Rates per $1,000 of Assessed Value. Source:
Type of Exemption |
Exempt Amount |
Requirements |
Filing Deadline for Next Tax Year |
Home Exemption |
$48,000 |
Own and Occupy as Principal Residence |
December 31 |
Multiple Home Exemptions for Senior Citizens |
$96,000 $120,000 |
Age 60 to 69 Age 70 + |
December 31 |
Totally Disabled Veterans |
Exempt from Property Tax, with $25 Minimum Tax |
Physician’s Certification |
December 31 |
Hansen’s Disease |
Exempt from Property Tax, up to $50,000, plus Home Exemption or Multiple Exemptions |
Confined Because of Illness |
December 31 |
Exemption Based on Income |
$55,000, plus Home Exemption or Multiple Exemptions |
Income Below $40,000 |
September 1 |
Blind, Deaf or Totally Disabled |
Exempt from Property Tax, up to $50,000, plus Home Exemption or Multiple Exemptions |
Physician’s Certification |
December 31 |
Source:
There is a $25 minimum property tax. Exemptions should be applied for at the County of Kauai Service Center,