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HRS §46-103

County tax increment districts

A county council can create a tax increment district by approving a plan and passing an ordinance. The ordinance must describe the district's boundaries, set start and end dates, create a tax increment fund, and include other related matters that fit with existing development plans.

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The statute, as written — Establishment of tax increment district

Any county council may provide for tax increment financing by approving a tax increment financing plan and adopting an ordinance establishing the tax increment district. The ordinance shall: (1) Describe the boundaries of the tax increment district; (2) Provide for the date of commencement of the tax increment district and date of termination of the district; (3) Provide for the establishment of a tax increment fund for the district; and (4) Provide for such other matters deemed to be pertinent and desirable for tax increment financing and not inconsistent with any relevant redevelopment plan, community development plan, high technology park plan, or telecommunication development plan.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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