Hawai‘i offers tax relief and grants after Hurricanes Lala and Lowell
Hawai‘i approved tax relief for residents and businesses affected by Hurricane Lowell, while a charitable foundation opened grants for people affected by flooding and other storm hazards.
What this could mean for you
Households may face unreimbursed repair or flood-related costs.
Available assistance is capped at $1,000 per grant and may not cover all housing losses.
Reported basis: [3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: Applicants must qualify and receive funds before the available pool is exhausted.
Possible time frame: weeks, if those conditions hold.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
Further flooding or storm damage could increase households’ recovery costs and demand for assistance.
The grant pool could be exhausted before all eligible applicants receive support.
Pressure eases if…
Additional public or charitable relief could reduce uncovered recovery costs.
Successful tax-relief applications could lower immediate payment burdens for affected taxpayers.
The details behind the risk
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Hawai‘i waived penalties and interest for certain general excise and transient accommodations tax returns covering August through November 2026 for taxpayers affected by Hurricane Lowell. [1]
References for this detail (1)
- Hawaii offers tax relief for residents, businesses impacted by Hurricane Lowellhawaiinewsnow.com · Sep 19, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC
The relief requires taxpayers to submit requests electronically through Hawaii Tax Online, and people who also sought relief after Hurricane Lala must file a separate request. [1]
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- Hawaii offers tax relief for residents, businesses impacted by Hurricane Lowellhawaiinewsnow.com · Sep 19, 2026, 9:47 PM UTC
The Hawai‘i REALTORS Charitable Foundation is offering grants of up to $1,000 to homeowners and renters affected by flooding or other hazards from Hurricanes Lala and Lowell. [2][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Total of $200K in hurricane relief funds available through Hawai'i REALTORS Charitable Foundation : Big Island Nowbigislandnow.com · Sep 20, 2026, 1:31 AM UTC
- Hawai'i Realtors Charitable Foundation distributing $200,000 in Hurricane Relief : Maui Nowmauinow.com · Sep 19, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC
The grant program has $200,000 available, with applications accepted through November 4, 2026, on a first-come, first-served basis. [3]
References for this detail (1)
- Hawai'i Realtors Charitable Foundation distributing $200,000 in Hurricane Relief : Maui Nowmauinow.com · Sep 19, 2026, 11:31 PM UTC
Context from the sources
The relief fund is provided by the REALTORS Relief Foundation, which says it has distributed more than $52 million to over 30,000 families nationwide since 2001. [2][3]
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Publication timeline
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- [1] Hawaii offers tax relief for residents, businesses impacted by Hurricane Lowellhawaiinewsnow.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2
- [3] Hawai'i Realtors Charitable Foundation distributing $200,000 in Hurricane Relief : Maui Nowmauinow.comReferenced for: detail 3, detail 4
- [2] Total of $200K in hurricane relief funds available through Hawai'i REALTORS Charitable Foundation : Big Island Nowbigislandnow.comReferenced for: detail 3
Still unclear
The sources do not specify the total number of affected residents or businesses.
The sources do not detail the storm damage, infrastructure disruption or grant approval rate.
Market implications
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Sources (3)
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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The state is offering tax relief to people and businesses impacted by Hurricane Lowell. Gov. Josh Green approved a waiver of penalties…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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Published September 19, 2026 • 1:00 PM HST Hawai‘i REALTORS Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of Hawai‘i REALTORS, is offering up to $1,000 grants to…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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The Hawai‘i Realtors Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of Hawai‘i Realtors, is encouraging Hawai‘i residents to apply for grants up to $1,000 to help offset…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
AI-assisted analysis · Sep 20, 2026, 1:41 AM UTC. Based on linked headlines and available excerpts. Methodology · Report an error.