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AGRICULTURE From front page
like tomatoes and lettuce. But farmers could avoid pay-
That productivity-based sys- ing higher Caxes.
tem has undervalued the They could agree to continue
~ island's agricultural land by farming or ranching their land
^ TaXi n g $2.3 billion, Finance Director for 10 years and have the prop-
William Takaba said. erty assessed bused on its use,
the lands? Mayor Harry Kim wants to with a range of between $ld
value faun and ranch lands at and $2,iX)0 an acre.
between 25 percent and 75 per- Participants in the voluntary
Ag parcel owners may cent of what someone would program would tine penalties if
pay to own them. This switch they breach the agreement by
face hike If bill passes to fair market value, to be stopping their agricultural
phased in over three years, activity or selling the land
By JASON ARMSTRONG would be fairer, he said. before the U~year ternt ends.
Tribune-Herald staNwriter The goal is oat to increase Also, participants in the ded-
The owners of 10,0(10 agricultural revenue, Kim wrote when he ication program roust sell ,tt
parcels could pay more taxes under a introduced the bill in January least $2,000 worth of agricul-
hill Counry Council members will dis_ 2003. But that's exactly what rural products each year.
might happen. The county does nut current-
cuss Tuesday. Takaba previously provided ly require any gross income to
fhe bill would change the way the the Tribune-Herald with ctdcu- qurdil'y for an agriculuu'xl dcdi-
comtty salves agricultural land. The lations showing how the change cation and receive the tax
council'., I-'inunce Committee is set to would affect a hypothetical 10- breaks.
review the proposal during its 10:30 acre parcel, of which nine acres The intent is to support crnn-
u.m. meeting in Hilo. are used for pasture and valued menial agriculture by giving
Currently, how agricultural land is a[ $90,000. The $19 yearly tax those landowners an advamage.
used determines its value, with a low on the pasture portion would Deputy Finance Director Nancy
of 31 a tm acre for the poorest pasture jump to $665 by mid-2006, pm- Crawford said.
1 to a high of 32.000 an acre for crops vided the agricultural tax rate The cvunty also would nu
See AGRICULTURE Page A8 remains unchanged. longer offer 20-year dedication, i
The pmposul has been culled that provide even bigger sav- I,
"anti-ugricuhure and a property ings by using half of the use '
tax increase" by the Kona values [o determine the bill.
FarmersAllinnce, which oppus- People now enrolled in
eF the legislation. either u 10- ur JO-year dedica-
The utecs on Kona cottee lion may continue with the pn,~
lands would jump tivm about gmm unlit their revpective term
$1$ ?n acre Iv more Chao 5100 cods. according nr nc~ bill.
a? acre, aCCOrding tU the rUdY+n,Inna Urgr,q eYtn fin`/Y'nCrR'd Uf
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A,~77arOnC s Hox~io~s FREE
Februar}~ 1, 1999
Participating Ranchers
Dear Sir or Madam:
wa _ We find it necessary to re-examine our policy and payment schedule
~ for fat cattle. The original Rancher Document has not been clear to
everyone. The greatest confusion occurs in how we reduce payment
for over and underweight cattle. In an effort to simplify the pricing,
the follovzng schedule will take effect as of February 1st 1999.
change
*Note: ,411 discounts will be taken after the carcass grading has
established the initial value.
x'nar R'eiQht Select Choice
399-449 $ 0.82 $ 0.85
nature 450-750 $ 0.87 $ 0.90 Preferred
751-801 $ 0.82 $ 0.85
801-850 $ 0.75 $ 0.80
d«s
851-up $ 0.70 $ 0.75
We have used different combinations of formulas in the past. For
so those of you who normally fall in the 450-750 pound range of carcass
weight th@re is no change. Only those with overweight cattle will see
a slight difference. This will be a simpler system for all.
wen )f you have any questions or concerns please call me at 885-9700.
Sincerely your ,
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Rick Habein t~*w
PresidenNCEO
RH/cdr
Phone: (808) 962-0019
Faz: (808) 962-2'11
P.O. Boy 307
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a REAL PROPERTY TAX GENERAL INFORMATION
What Does My Property How Are My Property Taxes Calculated?
Tax Dollar Pay For? To calculate the amount of your tax bill, you
County government depends on property taxes will need to find the "NET TAXABLE VALUE" of
to pay for an array of services, including police your property. This value was provided on
& fire protection, civil defense, parks & your assessment notice that was mailed out on
recreation, elderly activities, solid waste March 15rn
program, mass transit, economic development,
flood control & animal control. The pie chart Formula to calculate your taxes:
below shows where property tax dollars are Net Taxable Value X Tax Rate =Taxes Due
proportionately spent. $1,000
Recreation & Tax Rates for tax year 2004-05 are as follows:
CulWre
Class Description Rate
Transportation Sanitation 100 Improved Residential $9.10
a~ 200 A artment
Debt Service Police P $9.85 ~ga
z,% 300 Commercial $g,g5 3_
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15~ 400 Industrial
rrus~ $9.85
30 otner wnrc 500 Agricultural $9.85 )C 3(r.6.7
sataty 600 Conservation
Hea~tns z% $9.85 ~53~Iv1
Welfare ~ Rosecuting 700 Hotel/Resort $9.85 x',~7 y
y
s% , Ancrney 800 Unimproved Residential $9.85
General Govt I z% 900 Homeowner $5.55
33 % i Fire
e% Parcels of real property including those that
qualify for a home exemption are subject to a
minimum tax of $100, with the following
This year property owners in Hawaii County exceptions:
will pay roughly $130 million in taxes. Property
taxes account for 52% of the County's overall If the property owner receives a home
revenues. exemption or a totally disabled veteran's
exemption, resulting in the minimum tax & the
Note: Roads, highways & traffic signals/lights assessed value of the improvements are:
are funded primarily by your fuel taxes,
state/federal grants-in-aid & private a) $50,001 to $75,000, minimum tax is $75;
developers. In addition, water development & b) $25,001 to $50,000, minimum tax is $50;
services are funded primarily by ratepayers & c) Up to $25,000, minimum tax is $25.
private developers.
A $25 minimum tax shall be applied to all
What If I Moved or Changed properties with a market value of $500 or less.
the Current Use of the Property?
It is the property owner's responsibility to Can I Pay My Taxes by Credit Card?
inform our office, in writing, of any changes in No, at this time we do not accept credit card
address, ownership or use of the property. payments.
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
The County of Hawaii offers special programs IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
for the landowner such as exemptions, a Jul 1 Beginning of tax year
homeowner's classification, agricultural use Jul 20 Tax bills mailed to owners
assessments & dedications to help lower an qug 20 First-half tax installment due date
owner's real property taxes. Sep 1 Deadline for filing dedication petitions
HOMEOWNER EXEMPTION Dec 31 Deadline for filing exemption claims
Jan 1 Real property is assessed
The home exemption is deducted from the Jan 20 Second-half tax bills mailed to owners
gross value of your property to help reduce the Feb 20 Second-half tax installment due date
net taxable value for the property. The basic Mar 15 Assessment notice mailed to owners
home exemption is $40,000. For homeowners Apr 9 Deadline for filing assessment appeals
60 years & older, additional exemptions are Jun 20 County Council establishes tax rates
available.
TIMELY PAYMENTS
You are entitled to the home exemption if you
own & occupy the properly as your principal Payments must be POSTMARKED on or before
home. The ownership of your property must be the due date listed above. Please remit your
recorded at the Bureau of Conveyances on or payment with the bottom portion of the tax
before December 31 preceding the tax year for bill. There is no grace period. A 10% penalty
which the exemption is claimed. plus interest will be added to taxes as
prescribed by law.
You must file a claim, Form 19-71 for the home
exemption on or before December 31 All payments must be made with U.S. funds; in
preceding the tax year for which you are cash, money order, or check.
claiming the exemption.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
® DISABILITY EXEMPTIONS Call Us! Have your Tax Map Key/farce/ID
number handy.
If you have Hansen's Disease, have impaired Exemptions/Assessments
sight or hearing or are totally disabled, you East Hawaii (808) 961-8201
may file a disability claim, Form 19-75, fora West Hawaii (808) 327-3540
$50,000 real property tax exemption. This payments/Billing (808) 961-8282
claim is in addition to the regular home Ownership (808) 961-8287
exemption. Certification shall be done on Form Property Valuation
19-75(A). East Hawaii (808) 961-8354
West Hawaii (808) 327-3542
If you are a totally disabled veteran, your Commercial (808) 961-8276
principal home is exempt from property taxes
except for the minimum tax amount. You must Visit Us! Office Hours are Monday -Friday
submit claim Form 19-73 to receive your 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed on Holidays.
exemption benefits. Hilo: 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 4
Kona: 75-5706 Kuakini Hwy, Suite 112
OTHER PROGRAMS OFFERED
There are other exemptions & programs for Access Our Web Page!
the landowner such as agricultural use & non- Real Property Tax office:
speculative residential use dedications. Please www.hawaiiorooertytax.com
contact our office for more information.
(Rev 4/04)