ROH §22-7.7
How the city decides what you pay instead of giving land
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section explains how the city figures out the value of land when a subdivider pays money instead of giving land for public use. The value is based on the land's fair market value before it is split. If the city and subdivider disagree, three appraisers decide by majority vote, and both sides share the appraisal costs.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — In lieu payment - Determination of amount
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) Valuation. Valuation shall be based upon the fair market value of the land before its subdivision.
(b) Appraisal. If the city and subdivider fail to agree on the fair market value of the land, the value shall be fixed and established by majority vote of three land appraisers: one shall be appointed by the subdivider; one appointed by the city; and the third appointed by the first two appraisers. All appraisers shall be members of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers, Members Appraisal Institute, or other equal national organizations. The subdivider and the city shall equally bear the fees of appraisal and costs thereof.
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