Resources

I hope you will find this information helpful - whether making the decision to move to Kauai, build a home on Kauai or just make your visit more enjoyable. The information is dividied into categories to make your search more efficient.

Kauai County:

CZO (Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance): The purpose of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO) is to provide regulations and standards for land development and the construction of buildings and other structures in the County of Kauai.

Kauai Property Tax Rates:
This link will give you the rates per $1000 of assessed value. Please contact me for an exact value.

TVR (Transient Vacation Rentals):
An overview of the new law regarding vacation rental units on Kauai. Please contact me for more up-to-date information.

County Council Agendas:
If you want to know what's going on in our community, here is a good place to start.

Kauai General Plan

Hawaii Landlord/Tenant Info

Real Estate Information:

Lender Information:
Kauai has many professional, competent, mortgage brokers for you to choose from. Here are a few I recommend to get you started:

   Prospect Mortgage:
   Contact Doug Steiner,
   808-635-9356.

   Island Pacific Mortgage:
   Contact Ann Alo,
   808-246-2500

   Summitt Mortgage (VA):
   Contact May Cabusas,
   808-550-2000

   Wells Fargo:
   Contact Lisa Ledesma,
   808-246-8877

Title and Escrow Services:
Local Kapaa Office, contact Bea Jeal, 808-821-6808

Mortgage Calculator:
Find out what a difference interest rates make by entering your loan amount with rates from 4.5% to 7%.

Kauai Island Info:

Kauai Festivals:
A month-by-month look at events on the island.

Kauai Surf Report:
One of the best sources for local surf conditions.

Kauai Weather:
Today and trends upcoming.

Kauai Movies:
Kukui Grove is our main theater but there is also another small theater in Waimea:
Waimea Movies

Things to Do on Island:
Check out what others have rated as the best of the best.

Kauai Schools:
Check out the options for both public and private schools here.

Kauai Hospitals:
The main hospital for Kauai residents is located in Lihue.

Kauai Chiropractor:
This Kapaa Chiropractor is the best on the island (ok, I'm a little biased - he's my husband).

Aunty Aina:
Provides services to visitors and kama'ania alike - weddings, blessings, Hawaiian cultural arts.

The Garden Island Newspaper:
Stay in touch with what's happening on our island.