Urges Hawaii counties to create property tax relief programs for senior citizens who have owned and occupied their homes for at least ten years.

This bill urges Hawaii counties to establish property tax relief programs for senior citizens who are at least 65 years old and have owned and occupied their homes for at least ten consecutive years. The bill highlights the contributions of senior citizens to their communities and the financial pressures they face due to rising property taxes. It emphasizes the importance of supporting seniors to age in place, which helps preserve community stability and reduces the need for costly long-term care services.

Urges Hawaii counties to create property tax relief programs for senior citizens who have owned and occupied their homes for at least ten years.

This bill urges Hawaii counties to establish property tax relief programs for senior citizens who are at least 65 years old and have owned and occupied their homes for at least ten consecutive years. The bill highlights the contributions of senior citizens to their communities and the financial pressures they face due to rising property taxes. It emphasizes the importance of supporting seniors to age in place, which helps preserve community stability and reduces the need for costly long-term care services.