Property owners on Maui should keep an eye on their mailboxes, as the County of Maui Department of Finance Real Property Assessment Division has announced that the 2025 real property assessment notices are set to be mailed on Saturday, March 15. These notices are crucial for owners to understand the taxable value of their land and any structures on it, the exemptions they're eligible for, and the classification of their property, according to an announcement by the county. The Department has also made provisions for owners to opt in to receive future notices electronically.
For those who might quickly disagree with the details of their assessment, the county is prepared to listen. The window to appeal to the Board of Review with any disputes about the assessment, land classification, or exemptions is open until April 9, 2025. The notices detail how to undertake such an appeal, so property owners are advised to review their assessments thoroughly upon receipt. Under the current Ordinance 5727, properties that were left in ruins by the January 2024 Lahaina wildfires or that sit within the designated re-entry zones are granted a reprieve from real property taxes for the tax year that runs from July 1 to June 30, 2026.
In a noteworthy addendum to the ordinance, owners who took in tenants displaced by the August 2023 Maui wildfire and who have extended those leases can apply for a substantial long-term rental exemption. This exemption, capped at $200,000, can be claimed by an extended application deadline up until December 31. Property owners seeking clarity or needing to discuss their notices can reach out to the RPA Division by phone, email, or visiting in person for assistance.
Property owners need to remember that the assessment notice they will receive is merely a statement of valuation rather than a demand for payment. "The first half of the tax bill for the 2025-2026 fiscal year will be mailed by July 20, 2025," the county reminds. For any Maui residents who have not received their assessment notices by the expected date, or who have lingering questions, the RPA Division's contact details are made available at their website, along with further assessment and property tax information. For more details, visit mauipropertytax.com.
