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HRS §209E-12

Local incentives counties can offer in enterprise zones

This section lets a county applying to create an enterprise zone propose local incentives, like lower fees or property taxes. It also allows the county to suggest regulatory flexibility, such as special zoning or permit changes. Once the zone is approved, these proposals become binding on the county.

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The statute, as written — Local incentives

(a) In applying for designation as an enterprise zone, the applying county may propose local incentives, including, but not limited to: (1) Reduction of permit fees; (2) Reduction of user fees; and (3) Reduction of real property taxes. (b) The application also may contain proposals for regulatory flexibility, including, but not limited to: (1) Special zoning districts; (2) Permit process reform; (3) Exemptions from local ordinances; and (4) Other public incentives proposed in the locality's application, which shall be binding upon the locality upon designation of the enterprise zone.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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