WHAT ARE PROPERTY TAXES IN KAUAI?
There are exemptions available from $40,000 - $100,000 of the assessed value of your property based upon age and residency of more than 270 days.

*Please note tax rates can change. Please refer to www.kauaigov.org/finance// for current information. You can also refer to these other web sites for more information:
www.kauaigov.org/finance/RPA/exemptioninformation.htm
www.kauaipropertytax.com

FEE SIMPLE VS. LEASEHOLD
Learn about some of the benefits of leasehold properties and how it might be beneficial for you.

WHAT IS HARPTA?
Hawaii Real Property Tax Act, an amount withheld from the sale of Hawaii property by a non-resident seller.

WHAT IS FIRPTA?
Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, an amount withheld on non-U.S. resident sellers.

WHAT IS GET?
General Excise Tax is a tax imposed on business activity in Hawaii. This tax is often called a “total gross income tax” because the tax is computed on the businesses’ total gross income derived from doing business in Hawaii and not on the businesses’ net profit. GET is currently 4.166% and is charged by most, if not all business.

WHAT IS TAT?
Transient A ccommodation T ax is a tax imposed on gross income derived from the renting of transient accommodations in Hawaii. TAT is currently 7.25% and is charged for any hotel or vacation accommodations.

READY TO GO CPR?
An Introduction To Condominium Development and Project Registration In Hawaii

WHAT IS FLOOD INSURANCE?
Flood insurance is required by Mortgage Lenders for properties located in federally designated flood hazard zones. Businesses and Homeowners can obtain coverage for both structure and contents. In both cases, maximum coverage and premiums will vary based on a number of factors. The factors for structure coverage include region and whether the structure is on the ground or elevated. Contents coverage depends on items’ location in the structure. The State Insurance Commissioner states there are some types of damage that are excluded from coverage and suggests reading policies carefully.

WHAT IS THE CLIMATE ON KAUAI?
Kauai is blessed with moderate climate year round. Its seasons roughly break down into two periods: May – August with temperatures ranging from the mid 70’s to a high in the low 90’s; and September – April which tends to be slightly cooler ranging from the mid 60’s to highs in the upper 70’s.

IF I AM PLANNING TO MOVE TO KAUAI, HOW CAN I GET MOVING INFORMATION?
You can contact the Kauai Chamber of Commerce at 808-245-7363 or online at www.kauaichamber.org

DO YOU HAVE CITY/PUBLIC BUS TRANSPORTATION?
Yes, you can call the Kauai Bus Office at 808-241-6410 for a schedule.

WHAT IS THE BEST TIME FOR WHALE WATCHING?
The Pacific Humpback Whales return here in December and leave in May. The best viewing is usually in mid January – mid April. For more information, visit
www.sailing-hawaii.com

WHAT IS ALOHA?
The Pukui and Elbert Hawaiian Dictionary have an entry almost four inches long to define “aloha”. The definition goes from love to affection, from compassion to mercy, from charity to veneration. Aloha is hello and aloha is goodbye, but most aloha is a spirit, a way of being, be generous, be warm, be caring, be friendly…be aloha.