Darla Phillips-Realtor

11/06/2025

Come see this fabulous 3/2 condo Thursday 12:30-3:30

03/11/2023

Newly Remodeled Gorgeous Home! Come see this unique investment opportunity with two ohanas. Open House today until 2:00. Darlaphillips@hawaiilife

11/29/2022

REAL PROPERTY TAX- HOME OWNERS EXEMPTION
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR END OF YEAR PLANNING
1. Contact Real Property Assessments-
110 ’Ala’ihi Street
Suite 110
Kahului, HI 96732
Phone: (808) 270-7297
Fax: (808) 270-7884
Email: [email protected]

2.What is a home exemption?
The home exemption is a tax relief program that reduces taxable assessed value by $200,000 and reclassifies property for tax rate purposes into the Homeowner class.
3.What are the qualifications for a home exemption? (Must be met annually)
a. The owner must occupy the Maui County home for which the exemption is being claimed for more than two hundred seventy (270) calendar days of each calendar year.
b. Owner must not rent the entire premises for any portion of the year.
c. Owner must file an income tax return as a resident of the State of Hawaii with a reported address in Maui County the year prior to the effective date of the exemption. Non-resident and part-year resident State of Hawaii income tax returns do not qualify for the home exemption.
d. The property taxes must not be delinquent.
4.Why do I have to file a Hawaii Resident Income tax return?
It is one of the requirements of the County ordinance. It is necessary to qualify for the home exemption, as well as to maintain the home exemption status.
5.Do I have to file a Hawaii Resident Income tax return if my accountant says I don’t have to file because I don’t have income or didn’t make enough income?
Yes, it is one of the requirements of the County ordinance. It is necessary to qualify for the home exemption, as well as to maintain the home exemption status.
6.Do I have to file a Hawaii Resident Income tax return every year?
Yes, it is one of the requirements of the County ordinance. It is necessary to qualify for the home exemption, as well as to maintain the home exemption status.
7.Is there a deadline to file a claim for home exemption?
Yes, December 31 of the preceding assessment year.
8.When does the exemption take effect?
The exemption will take effect January 1 after a claim has been filed. The change in taxes will take effect on the subsequent July 1.
9.Do you have to file a claim for home exemption every year?
No, the exemption will remain in effect unless there is a change in status, such as moving, death, renting the home, or no longer meeting the requirements from question 3 above.
Owners have the responsibility to inform the Real Property Assessment Division within 30 days of any change in status. Failure to report a change in status, or facts will result in disqualification and a $200 penalty.

10/20/2022

Now is a great time to learn about owning your own home. As home rents have soared over the last year with no end in sight. However there are unique

09/15/2022

Keonekai Villages Open House

06/07/2022

04/14/2022

It’s another beautiful day at work.
Work from home in this beautiful 3/2 Royal Mauian condo.
Come see it at open house today until 2:00.

04/06/2022

Shoe shopping with my personal assistant Miss Maya🥰

03/13/2022

Maui Market Update- Now is a great time for home ownership in Maui. As the interest rates tick up a bit, even one percentage point can equate to about $100,000.00 less in buying power.
While interest rates are still considered low, buying a home can be less expensive than renting. There are options!

03/10/2022

Indoor Mask Mandate and Safe Travels Hawaii program to end on 3/25!
Youth sports are back in action, and kids can play with kids again.
After two long years, I am so thankful we are almost back:)

01/14/2022

Open House today at Beautiful Kealia #409!
This is a delightful studio with great ocean views, and very nicely furnished. It can be your own island retreat, or vacation rentable property. $349,000 LH.
Come on by and see this today 11-3pm
Aloha!

01/04/2022

NEW CHANGES IN SAFE TRAVEL HAWAII PROGRAM,; AND MAUI COUNTY "FULLY VACCINATED" MEANING FOR RESTAURANTS, BARS & GYMS .

Well folks, we have some new changes for Hawaii and Maui county here at the beginning of January 2022.
Yes, I am scratching my head, and know things could change again tomorrow, but for now- this is the latest.

Aligning with the guidance from the CDC- The mandatory self-quarantine period for individuals arriving in the Hawaiian islands who are not fully vaccinated, or do not have a negative pre-travel test result is now only 5 days, instead of 10 days,
In addition the Safe Travels Questionnaire that needed to be completed within 24 hours prior to your flight to Hawaii will no longer be required. For the latest information - https://hawaiicovid19.com/travel/.

In Maui County, the mayor has announced that effective January 8, 2022 fully vaccinated meaning is to include getting a booster shot. Restaurants, bars and gyms must ensure patrons are fully vaccinated + booster, or 48 hr negative covid test to dine indoors, or go to gyms. visit- mauicounty.gov for more information

I hope this does not hurt again our local restaurants trying to recover and remain in business.

Safe Travels Hawaiʻi Keeping Hawai‘i Safe. Today and in the future. Whether a returning resident or a visitor to the Hawaiian Islands, we want to ensure that all travelers remain safe and healthy. Hawai‘i's five-day (number of required days changed on January 3, 2022) mandatory self-quarantine ...