HCC §19-78

Property tax break for pulp and paper factories

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This section gives a property tax break for land in the county that is used only for making pulp and paper. The break lasts five years, starting January 1 after construction of the factory begins. The owner or renter still has to pay the minimum tax.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Property used in manufacture of pulp and paper

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

All real property in the County actually and solely used or to be used, whether by the owner or lessee thereof, in connection with the manufacture of pulp and paper shall be exempt except for the minimum tax from property taxes for a period of five years from the first day of January following commencement of construction of a plant or plants on the property for such purpose.

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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