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🏡Hosted Vacation Rentals and Ag Land on the Big Island: What You Need to Know (2025 Update)

by Dan Tousignant | Jan 3, 2025 | Property Management, Real Estate Investing, Rental Property

Thinking about starting a hosted Airbnb on Big Island ag land? Here’s what’s legal (and what’s not) in 2025—especially after a major Hawaiʻi Supreme Court ruling that changed everything. (note: A more recent Big Island Vacation Rental bill has passed, see the details...

So You Thought You Could Build an ADU on Your Ag Land? Think Again.

by Dan Tousignant | May 26, 2023 | ADU, Property Management, Real Estate Investing, Rental Property

When Hawai‘i County passed Bill 123 (now Ordinance 24-70) in late 2024, many celebrated. It looked like homeowners could finally build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)—small, secondary homes—on almost any residential or agricultural property. And yes, the bill...

Steps to Apply for the Ag Use Exemption in Hawai‘i County

by Dan Tousignant | Apr 10, 2023 | Land Use and Zoning, Property Management, Real Estate Investing, Tax Consideration

If you're buying agricultural land in Hawai‘i County—like in the lush pastures of Honomu on the Big Island—you may be eligible for a significant property tax break. The Agricultural Use Tax Exemption (officially called the Dedication for Agricultural Use) can reduce...