URGING THE COUNTIES TO ESTABLISH PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS WHO HAVE OWNED AND OCCUPIED THEIR RESIDENCE FOR AT LEAST TEN CONSECUTIVE YEARS.

This House Resolution urges Hawaii's county governments to create new property tax relief programs for senior citizens who have lived in their homes for at least ten consecutive years. The proposal specifically targets homeowners aged 65 or older who have owned and occupied their primary residence for a decade, excluding rental or investment properties. It requests that counties add these new programs to existing tax relief options and establish verification procedures to confirm eligibility. The resolution aims to help long-term residents manage rising housing costs while supporting community stability and aging in place.