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KCC §26-3.9

Notice to landowners about a new special tax

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When a special tax is created, the county must mail a notice to each affected landowner within 30 days. The notice explains the tax amount, rate, and due date. Missing the notice does not cancel the tax or delay payment.

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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Special Tax Notice to Owners of Land

A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Within thirty (30) days after the effective date of the ordinance of formation levying a special tax, the Director of Finance shall notify all owners of parcels of land subject to the special tax of the adoption of the ordinance. Notices shall be sent by certified mail or registered mail with request for return receipt. Each of the notices shall set forth the amount of the special tax levied, the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax, and the date when the special tax is due. Failure to give or receive such notice to or by any landowner shall not affect the validity of the special tax nor entitle the landowner to an extension of time within which to pay the special tax.
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

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