Kaua‘i residents should be on the lookout for the notice of the 2025 Notice of Real Property Assessments, set to hit mailboxes by December 1. As reported by the County of Kaua'i official website, these documents are key to understanding your upcoming real property tax bills. They include essential details like market value, assessed value, total exemptions, net taxable value, and tax classification. Homeowners and property owners are advised to review the details thoroughly after receiving their notice.

Errors, if any, on the assessments can be costly. Property owners are urged by the county to comb through the entire mailing to confirm accuracy. In the event that your assessment notice hasn't arrived by December 15, the Real Property Assessment office is just a call or email away at 808-241-4224 or [email protected], respectively. Their doors at 4444 Rice St, Suite A-454, Lihu‘e, HI 96766 are also open for in-person inquiries, as per the County of Kaua'i.

Not agreeing with the estimates? The clock is ticking for those looking to appeal. Property owners have until December 31, 2024, to lodge an appeal with the County of Kaua‘i, Board of Review, as noted in the County of Kaua‘i news release. Remember, each appeal requires a $75 deposit.

While checking your property assessments, don't shrug off the 2026 Property Tax Relief Program Updates also included in the mailer. These contain pivotal information regarding exemptions and how to file them properly. All this crucial information, alongside the assessments and historical data, is accessible at www.kauaipropertytax.com, a site that could be your first step in managing your property taxes effectively.