Code Violation Reporting in Hawaii County, HI (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Hawaii County, Hawaii.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Hawaii County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
How to Report
To report an overgrown, refuse-filled, or fire-hazard lot in Hawai'i County, a majority of adult residents within 500 feet, or the adjacent property owner, petitions the mayor in writing under HCC §14-151. The mayor investigates and, if a real hazard exists, orders the owner to clear it within 30 days.
Reporting an Overgrown Lot in Hawaii County
Some RestrictionsHawai'i County Code § 14-151
Section 14-151(a): If a majority of all the adult residents within a radius of five hundred feet from any boundary of, or the property owner of a property adjacent to or abutting, any occupied or unoccupied lot, in writing to the mayor requests that the lot be cleared of refuse, uncultivated undergrowth, or unsafe flora, the mayor shall investigate the complaint. If the mayor certifies that the...
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