Real Property Tax Appeal

 TitleModified DateDescription
Notice of Real Property Tax Appeal1/2/2019Taxpayer may submit the Tax Appeal Form disputing the market value between December 1st through December 31st.

Real Property Forms and Handouts (PDF format)

The following forms must be submitted by mail or in person. Forms will not be accepted through email or fax as original, hand-written signatures are required.

 TitleModified DateDescription
2018 Tax Rates7/2/2018Resolution No. 2018-14 establishing real property tax rates for fiscal year July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019
Understanding your Real Property Taxes12/14/2018Summary of real property tax relief programs
Use Survey Form1/7/2019Initial "use survey" was mailed to "improved" properties to establish Tax Classification for 2013. To amend tax class, please notify our office of new use(s) by completing this form.
Criteria For Change To Tax Classification1/2/2019A list of necessary documentation provided by the Owner of the property, should the Owner wish to have their Tax Classification changed.
2020 Additional Exemption Relating to Income1/3/2019Taxpayer provides copies of their 2018 Federal Income Tax Return and Hawai'i State Income Tax Return providing proof of gross income to qualify for an additional $120,000 reduction on their assessment.
Income Affidavit7/28/2017Affidavit used when taxpayer no longer is required to file U.S. Federal Income Tax or Hawai`i State Income Tax returns. Signature must be notarized.
2020 Long Term Affordable Rental Program 12/26/2018Tax Relief program for those Owners providing affordable rental units for 1-year or longer at a rate as set forth by the Kauai County Housing Agency. Deadline to file for the 2020 real property tax year is September 30th, 2019.
2020 Home Preservation Tax Limitation1/8/2019Under conditions of this tax credit, taxes are computed to be 3% of gross income not exceeding $100,000. Gross income determined by current filing of Federal & State Income Tax Returns. Please review the applications for additional conditions to qualify
Claim for Residential Fire Suppression Exemption1/2/2019Real Property Tax Exemption for residential building that has installed an automatic fire suppression system that satisfies the requirements of the real property exemption (Chapter 5A-11.31, K.C.C. 1987); deadline to file SEPTEMBER 30TH.
Change of Mailing Address1/2/2019Change of Mailing Address
*NEW* Administrative Rules8/10/2018Real Property Tax Classification Rules, effective August 5, 2015.
Kuleana Tax Exemption1/2/2019Tax exemption application form for Kuleana land owners. Filing deadline SEPT 30TH
Claim for Totally Disabled Veteran (Sec 5A-11.6)1/2/2019Claim for Exemption as a Totally Disabled Veteran applicable to entire homestead more particularly defined on page 2 of this claim form. Final determination will be obtained from Dept of Veterans Affairs.
RP Form P-31/3/2019NEW Home Exemption Claim Form, Rules & Policy Filing deadline SEPT 30TH
RP Form P-51/2/2019RP Form P-5 Claim for Charitable & Miscellaneous Exemption. Filing deadline SEPT 30TH
RP Form P-5A1/2/2019RP Form P-5A Claim for Low & Moderate Income Housing. File in duplicate annually by SEPT 30th
RP Form P-61/2/2019RP Form P-6 Claim for Exemption - Hansen's Disease, Blind, Deaf, or Totally Disabled
N-172 Form1/2/2019N-172 State Tax Form used as Physician's Certification Form. RP Form P-6 should accompany this form. Filing deadline SEPT 30TH
RP Form P-71/2/2019RP Form P-7 Claim for exemption by Public Utilities. Filing deadline SEPT 30TH.
RP Form P-91/2/2019Granted to an individual serving in the Armed Forces of the United States at any time during the 2018 tax year (July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019) in a combat zone or hazardous duty area. Conditions apply.
RP-107/22/2010Administrative Rules for Home Use & Homestead
RP-117/22/2010Administrative Rule for Assessment of Property
RP Form P-411/10/2017RP Form P-41 Petition to Dedicate Land for Agricultural Use. Deadline July 1st
Additional Information to Accompany Petition to Dedicate1/24/2013Description of criteria for crop, crop spacing, forestry, pasture for horses and pasture for livestock to qualify for Agriculture Dedication
Extension of Existing Agricultural Dedication Due To Damages Sustained during Floods of April 14-15, 20188/10/2018Form provides deadlines for restoration of agricultural uses without penalty, dates depending on the amount of acres dedicated; filing deadline is SEPTEMBER 30TH.
Agricultural Dedication Program Rules1/24/2013Administrative Rules of the Director of Finance Relating to Dedication of Lands to Agriculture Use under Section 5A-9.1 of the Kauai Co. Code 1987
Application for Tree Farm Development1/28/2013Tax exemption application for Tree Farm Development
RP Form P-431/2/2019RP Form P-43 Notice of Change in Facts Reported on Home Exemptions claim
RP Form P-51 - Tax Appeal Form1/2/2019Taxpayer may submit the Tax Appeal Form disputing the market value between December 1st through December 31st
RP Form P-531/27/2015RP Form P-53 Tax Map Order Form and instructions
RP Form P-701/25/2013RP Form P-70 Taxpayer's Notice of Complaint
RPA Form 1/200012/17/2018RPA Form 1/2000 Claim for Safe Room Exemption, including safe room criteria
Commercial Alternative Energy Exemption1/2/2019Exemption for energy production facility that generates, stores or distributes energy from renewable energy sources
Petition to Dedicate for Historic Preservation1/2/2019Application for Historic Preservation dedication. Deadline JULY 1ST