HI HR132

Requests the City and County of Honolulu to increase fines and issue liens for property owners with multiple violations of county property and public health ordinances.

Targets property owners who own at least three separate properties within a one-mile radius that have violations such as being vacant, overgrown, blighted, or in breach of other county ordinances.

Cites a specific example of a property owner who received 53 citations for failing to obtain demolition permits, allowing properties to become overgrown and blighted, with additional county and state health violations.

Establishes that multiple uncorrected violations by a single owner within a short timeframe negatively impact neighboring property values and reduce real property tax revenue during budget constraints.

Directs certified copies to be sent to the Mayor of Honolulu, City Council members, Kahala Community Association, Kahala Business Association, and Waialae-Kahala Neighborhood Board No. 3.