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Council debates private‑road tax credit (Bill 38); amendment adopted but measure held over for further review
Summary
Councilmembers and public debated Bill 38, which would create a modest real‑property tax credit for homeowners who spend money on private road maintenance. The council adopted an amendment adding a limited review/sunset mechanism but did not complete second reading and held the bill over for further consideration.
The Hawaii County Council held further action on Bill 38 — a proposed tax credit aimed at private‑road maintenance — after an extended public comment period and council debate on Sept. 17. The body adopted an amendment but did not complete second and final reading; the matter will return to council on Oct. 8.
What the ordinance would do: Bill 38 (draft 2) would add a private‑road tax credit to county code, allowing eligible homeowners to claim up to $250 against their real property tax bill when they, individually, spend at least $75 annually on maintenance of a private roadway that is publicly accessible and managed by a road…
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