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HCC §32-56

Canceling a special tax after it is paid off early

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If a special tax on a property is paid off early and permanently, the county council must file a notice of cancellation with the land records office. The notice must say which tax and which property it covers. The director must mail a copy to the owner and any known tenant. The council may charge a fee for this.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Notice of cancellation of special tax authorization upon

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.

prepayment of special tax. In the event that the council has specified conditions pursuant to section 32-20 under which the obligation to pay the special tax identified therein may be prepaid and permanently satisfied, and if the special tax is so prepaid and permanently satisfied as to a particular parcel of land, the council shall prepare and file with the bureau of conveyances or land court a notice of cancellation of special tax authorization as to that parcel. The notice of cancellation of special tax authorization shall identify with particularity the special tax being canceled and the particular parcel of land subject to the tax. The director shall mail a copy of the notice of cancellation of special tax authorization to the owner and any lessee of the property of which the director is aware after filing the document. The council may specify a charge for the preparation and filing of this notice. (1994, ord 94-77, sec 3.)32-56 Article 6. Bonds.
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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