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$1.35 billion operating and capital budgets for Hawai‘i County pass final reading with amendments
The operating budget and new tax rates for Hawai‘i County will go into effect on July 1, 2026.
Hawaiʻi County property tax rates set for upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year
The operating and capital budgets for the next fiscal year for Hawai‘i County will have their second and final readings in June.
Public hearings Tuesday for Hawaiʻi County’s proposed 2026-27 budget, tax rates
The Hawaiʻi County Council will hold a special meeting on Thursday, May 21, where it will decide whether to adopt the operating and capital improvement budgets and the real property tax rates.
Hawai‘i County proposed budget bills move forward; first readings in May
The Hawaiʻi County Council can’t move forward with the budget until the finance director provides the net taxable real property for the upcoming fiscal year.
Hawai‘i County Council begins budget discussions for upcoming fiscal year
Hawaiʻi County budget discussions continue throughout the week before the County Council, with each department explaining their proposed funding needs.
Proposed Hawai‘i County operating budget increases 1.4% to fund public safety priorities
The County Council finalizes the budget and sets the tax rates in early May, with the new fiscal year starting July 1.
Hawai‘i County Council approves first reading of $1.19 billion budget for FY 2023-24
The proposed Hawai‘i County operating budget for the next fiscal year includes estimated revenues and appropriations of more than $831.6 million, with the suggested capital budget seeking more than $358 million for capital improvement projects on the Big Island.
Council holding special meeting for Hawaiʻi Countyʻs proposed $794.3 million FY 2023-24 budget
Hawai‘i County Mayor Mitch Roth has proposed a fiscal year 2023-24 operating budget that includes an estimated $831,663,759 in revenues and appropriations, an increase of 5.8 percent from fiscal year 2022-23.
BOE Approves District’s Operating Budget
The Board of Education (BOE) unanimously passed the Hawai‘i Department of Education’s 2021-23 operating budget, which will now go before Gov. David Ige and the state Department of Budget and Finance for consideration. The budget was approved during a special meeting on Dec. 3. Deep cuts were approved as the COVID-19 pandemic has financially crippled […]
