Committee considers freezing Aina Kupuna program intake while exploring targeted relief for long-term owners

Sep 17, 2025

The committee considered Bill 110 to effectively freeze new eligibility under the Aina Kupuna program after a proposed cutoff tied to long-standing ownership; staff described the program as successful but noted enrollment had stalled and recommended a replacement targeted relief program; the item was deferred for further consideration.

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The Special Committee on Real Property Tax Reform discussed Bill 110, which would change the county's Aina Kupuna program (real property dedicated as Aina Kupuna) by limiting new entries while allowing existing qualified participants to remain under current code provisions.

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