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HI HCR7
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Cory Chun
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AI Summary
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Urges all Hawaii counties to implement a property tax freeze on primary residences for homeowners aged 75 and older to help kūpuna (elders) remain in their homes amid rising costs.
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Cites Hawaii's highest-in-nation cost-of-living index of 179 (as of 2024) and the mismatch between fixed incomes and inflation as reasons for the measure.
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Specifies that the property tax freeze would expire when the property is sold, transferred, or the beneficiary is no longer a listed owner.
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Directs certified copies to be sent to the Mayors and County Council Chairpersons of Maui, Hawaii, Kauai, and Honolulu counties.
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Non-binding concurrent resolution that requests county action rather than mandating it through state law.
Legislative Description
Urging The Counties To Initiate A Freeze On Primary Residence Property Taxes For Homeowners Who Are Seventy-five Years Of Age And Older To Create A More Secure Financial Environment For The Impacted Population.
Counties
Last Action
Referred to HSH, ECD, referral sheet 15
3/10/2026