HCC §5-2-6
When officials can enter your property to inspect
Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section says that building inspectors can enter your property at reasonable times if they show proper identification. They must cause as little inconvenience as possible. If the property is empty, they must try to find the owner or person in charge first. If you refuse entry, they must get a court order.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Right of entry
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.
Upon presentation of proper credentials, the authority having jurisdiction may enter a building, structure, premises, or building site at reasonable times to inspect or to perform any duty imposed by the construction code. Such entry shall be made in such a manner as to cause the least possible inconvenience to the persons in possession. If such building, structure, premises, or building site is unoccupied, the authority having jurisdiction shall first make a reasonable effort to locate the owner, owner’s agent, or person responsible for the building, structure, premises, or building site and request entry. An order of a court authorizing such entry shall be obtained in the event such entry is denied or resisted. (2020, ord 20-61, sec 2.) 5-2-6
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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