Mayor announces Maui real property tax extension for parcels impacted by TS Lala

Mayor Richard Bissen announced that property owners negatively impacted by Tropical Storm Lala may apply for a one-time extension of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 real property tax payment deadline through Sept. 20, 2026. 

For those not impacted, the real property tax payment deadline is Aug. 20, 2026.

“Our people are our greatest asset, and when a tropical storm impacts our homes, properties and livelihoods, we need to make sure our government is there to help our community recover,” Mayor Richard Bissen said. “Providing this one-time extension gives property owners who were negatively impacted by Tropical Storm Lala some additional breathing room during a difficult time. We encourage those who have been affected to take advantage of this opportunity and submit their application so we can help ease the financial burden as they focus on getting back on their feet.”

The deferral will only be granted to property owners negatively impacted by Tropical Storm Lala. To be approved, property owners need to submit a County of Maui Department of Finance Treasury Tax Division application that describes impacts and provides location and other details by Sept. 20, 2026. The department will defer payment, tax penalty and interest if approved.

Details of deferral application include:

• The deferral only applies to Fiscal Year 2026-27 taxes due on Aug. 20, 2026.
• Applications must be filed with the Treasury Division by Sept. 20, 2026.
• All approved deferrals for Fiscal Year 2026-27 taxes due on Aug. 20, 2026, must be paid in full by Sept. 20, 2026, to avoid penalty and interest.
• For more information visit www.mauipropertytax.com or contact the Treasury Division at (808) 270-7697. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) at the Maui County Service Center, 110 ʻAlaʻihi St., Suite 108, Kahului. 
• Applications are available at Property Tax Payment Deadline Extension Application_202608191816374150.pdf.
• Applications and payments may be mailed to or dropped off in person at the Treasury Division office in the Maui County Service Center (address above).
• Any outstanding balance owed as of Sept. 21, 2026, will be subject to a one-time 10% penalty and monthly 1% interest until the unpaid balance is paid.
• For questions on electronic payments options, visit https://www.mauicounty.gov/1764/Electronic-Payment-Options.

For general information about the County Department of Finance, visit www.mauicounty.gov/finance.