Hawaii Lawmakers Raise State's Short-Term Accommodations Tax to Help Islands Cope With Climate Change

5/5/2025

Hawaii lawmakers passed legislation that will increase the state’s lodging tax to raise money for environmental protection and strengthening defenses against climate change-fueled natural disasters. Gov. Josh Green supports the bill, indicating he will sign it. The bill adds a 0.75% levy to the state’s existing tax on vacation rentals and other short-term accommodations.

Associated Press (05/02/25) Audrey McAvoy