Eligible homeowners are reminded to apply for the Circuit Breaker Tax Credit before the deadline on Dec. 31, 2026, the County of Maui Department of Finance Treasury Division announced.

The Circuit Breaker Tax Credit is available to taxpayers who apply by the deadline and meet criteria, including:

• Own and occupy their property as their principal residence with a home exemption being granted five out of the six prior tax years for a credit up to $8,200 or 15 out of the 20 prior tax years for a credit of up to $10,000
• Real property taxes are more than 2% of their household income
• Household income does not exceed $126,000
• Assessed home building value does not exceed $1,300,000

To apply for the 2027-2028 tax credit homeowners must file an application. Applications for the Circuit Breaker Tax Credit can be found on www.mauipropertytax.com, by clicking the “Forms” link, or picked up from the Treasury Division at the Maui County Service Center, 110 ʻAlaʻihi St., Suite 108, Kahului, during 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekday office hours (excluding holidays).  

For more information, call the County Treasury Division at (808) 270-7697, option 6.