04/02/2026
STORM FLOOD RECOVERY RESOURCES
Along with residents islandwide, many Laie community members suffered devastating damage to their homes from the Kona Low Storm flooding on the morning of Friday, March 20th. In the aftermath, numerous individuals and groups, including the Laie Community Association (LCA), church units, local businesses and non-profits, and others, organized to provide incredible volunteer service in our community to assist those in need.
At HRI, we have been directing non-profit organization resources to the LCA, and we’re working with the community association and ecclesiastical leaders to provide temporary housing to Laie families most impacted.
Additional resources are now available from the City & County of Honolulu (City) to assist Oahu residents as they recover from flood damage:
1. OneOahu Website - a City site that offers help regarding clean up, recovery and sourcing assistance for those who experienced loss and damages: www.oneoahu.org/
2. Property Tax - residents may apply for a remission of property tax, which reduces City taxes owed on buildings and land: https://realproperty.honolulu.gov/.../file-a-remission.../
3. Permitting - some emergency repair work needed due to the recent Kona Low Storm may begin immediately without a City building permit, subject to specific safety requirements. FAQs: https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/dpp-storm-response-faqs/
Please share this information with family, friends and neighbors who were impacted by the flooding.