Looks like Hawaii County Bill 128 has passed, which creates a separate third tax tier for non-primary homes (i.e. empty properties, second and third homes, etc) worth over $4,000,000. Apparently there are about 840 properties worth a total of $5,000,000,000 (that's billion) that would be affected. Gives the County more flexibility to take a "kamaʻaina first" approach should they choose to and target tax adjustments for the most expensive properties on island as needed.
Locals can all break out the ukulele and do a little strumming.
Locals can all break out the ukulele and do a little strumming.