HCC §25-2-7
Permits expire if not used within two years
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗If you get a permit or approval under this chapter and do not use it within two years, the county can start a process to cancel it. They must first send you written notice before taking action. If you appeal, the two-year clock does not start until the appeal is finally decided.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Utilization of approvals within two years
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.
Whenever any permit or approval issued under this chapter, not otherwise conditioned, except for any amendment of this chapter reclassifying a zoning district, has not been utilized within a period of two years from the date of the written permit or approval, the director shall initiate proceedings to invalidate the permit or approval. The proceeding to invalidate the permit or approval shall require written notice to the owner or person who has been issued the permit or approval prior to either the director or the commission taking action to invalidate the permit or approval. In the event that an appeal is filed regarding any permit or approval issued under this chapter, the two- year period provided for under this section shall not commence to run until a final decision is rendered in the appeal. (1996, ord 96-160, sec 2; ratified April 6, 1999.)25-2-7
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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