You’ll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the PDF forms. If you don’t already have this software, you can download it at the ADOBE site.

FAQs - General Excise Tax Information- VISIT http://hawaii.gov/tax/

Q: I would like to start a business in Hawaii. What do I need to do?

A: Please see: Tax Facts 97-3, Starting a Business - Licenses and Taxes. taxfacts/tf97-03.pdf

Q: What is the fee for a general excise tax license?

A: A one-time $20 fee.

Q: How can I apply for a general excise license?

A: The BB-1 Packet 2007/bb1_vp12.pdf, must be completed and submitted with the one-time $20 license fee. It is recommended that the application be mailed in; however, it can also be applied for in person at any of the district offices. The application form is available on the website or it can be faxed to you by calling our Forms by Fax service at 587-7572 if you are calling from Oahu, or (808) 678-0522 from your fax machine if you are calling from outside Oahu.

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It is estimated that some 200,000 pets are airborne annually. With a little bit of paperwork and planning, pets headed for Kaua‘i can bypass Honolulu’s quarantine station and arrive directly at the Lihu‘e Airport.

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We’ve heard from several resources that booking directly through MATSON saves you the most money.

You can go to their site for shipping rates , procedures, and contact info.

Hawaii Rates (Hawaii Rates effective 02/04/2008)

To Hawaii From Hawaii

From California ports* $1,055.00 To California ports* $1,055.00
From Seattle port+ $1,055.00 To Seattle port $1,055.00
From Seattle port++ $1,684.00

* California ports: Los Angeles (Long Beach) and Oakland (Richmond)
+ When vehicle does not exceed 21′8″ L or 7′ W or 6′3″ H
++ When vehicle does not exceed 21′8″ L or is between 7′ - 8′ W or is between 6′3″ - 7′ H

LIHU’E – Kaua’i County officials are reminding property owners that the second installment of real property taxes for the 2007-2008 tax year is due Feb. 20. Continue reading »

1. View our current rental listings.

If you need a rental the best place to start would be to look at our current available rental listings and reviewing the rental process below.

2. Subscribe for instant notification of upcoming rentals.

We update rentals as soon as they become available on our website, which is always updated a few days before the ads hit the newspapers or radio.

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3. SUBMIT RENTAL APPLICATION

To expedite the rental process, you may also submit a RENTAL APPLICATION along with a note detailing your rental needs.

The RENTAL APPLICATION should be completed, signed, and submitted by dropping off at our office or fax to: 808-822-5218.

You’ll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print the PDF form. If you don’t already have this software, you can download it at the ADOBE site.

4. RENTAL SUBMISSION FORM:

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Most companies that offer home owner’s insurance also offer renter’s insurance.

And these companies are often the same as the companies that offer auto insurance.

So you can start by calling your auto insurance company and asking if they offer renters insurance.

Or you can try calling all the “main” insurance companies like Allstate, State Farm , etc.

They can also explain to you how to estimate the value of the belongings in your home.

Don’t let them just estimate that your belongings are worth $25,000.

That is usually their lowest payout level, and many people who don’t know their belongings’ worth may go with the $25,000.

But this can end up costing you if, when calculated out your belongings are really worth closer to $45,000.

Get a couple of quotes and compare before making your choice.

LINKS:

STATE FARM RENTER’S INSURANCE WEBSITE

GEICO RENTER’S INSURANCE

For informaton on an insurance policy checkup, log on to www.iii.org.

PAYMENT

Full payment is due 30 days prior to your arrival. The full rental balance, plus tax (11.42%) and the cleaning fee will be due 30 days prior to check in. Please make your check or money order payable to KAUAI DREAMS REALTY

MAILING ADDRESS:

KAUAI DREAMS REALTY
C/O Property Manager
P.O. BOX 1086 Kapaa, Hawaii 96746

TAX

We are required to collect Hawaii Transient Accommodations taxes of 11.42% for all stays of less than 180 days.

OCCUPANCY MAXIMUMS:

Economy studio+1BR/2-4 persons; 2BR/6 persons; 3BR/8 persons, 4BR/10 persons.

MAID SERVICE:

Daily maid service is NOT included, but is available for an extra fee.

CLEANING FEE

A charge for cleaning range from $100 - $250.

CHECK-IN \OUT

CHECK-IN TIME: After 3:00 p.m.

CHECK-OUT TIME: By 10:00 a.m.

Keys will be made available on the day of arrival. Security deposit will be held until all keys are returned.

SECURITY DEPOSIT

A fully refundable security/damage deposit of $200.00-$500  must be received at time of reservation.

CHANGES IN RESERVATIONS:

One free change if made 30 or more days prior to arrival. $40 processing fee will be charged for all other changes.

RATE:

Rent is due 60 days prior to your arrival. While we make every effort to keep our information current, because of the increasing cost of owning and maintaining a home in Hawaii, the rates quoted on the following pages may change slightly from time to time. All rates are plus 11.42% HAWAII TRANSIENT TAX. If you plan to stay longer than a week, the extra nights are prorated at the weekly rate.

CANCELLATIONS

Your deposit will be returned if your reservation is cancelled within 30 days before your scheduled arrival. If cancellation is made less than 30 days from scheduled arrival, the deposit will be returned if a new tenant is found for the cancelled time period.

ELECTRIC

For stays of 1 month or longer, electric is not included. Tenant to pay directly to KDR pro-rated electric for length of stay.

NO PETS

No pets or animals shall be kept on the Premises.

NO SMOKING

All units are non smoking. Smoking includes all kinds of inhaled material. Violation of the NO SMOKING policy is grounds for immediate eviction.

Our VACATION RENTAL PROPERTIES are great for:

• Daily and weekly vacations
• Internships
• Traveling Nurses
• Movie Crew
• Short or long term stays
• While you’re remodeling or purchasing a home.

If we currently don’t have anything that suits your long term needs, the vacation rental properties provide an affordable alternative while you’re searching for a long term housing solution. Check with us for availability and monthly rates.

• Hale Moi Studio-$100 nightly/$700 weekly
• Puamana Condo-$150 nightly/$900 weekly
• Punahele House-$250 nightly/$1500 weekly

*Plus 11.42 tax & cleaning fee ($100-200)

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Telephone / DSL: Hawaiian Telecom

Kukui Grove Shopping Center

Lihue, HI 96766

643-3456

Electricity: Kauai Island Utility Coop

4463 Pahee Street

Lihue, HI 96766

246-4300

Water: County of Kauai/Dept. of Water

Lihue, HI 96766

245-5400

Cable / Road Runner: Oceanic Time Warner Cable

3022 Peleke Street, Suite 8

Lihue, HI 96766

245-7720

Propane Gas: The Gas Company

3990 Rice Street

Lihue, HI 96766

245-3301

Sewer

Department of Public Works
Wastewater Management Division
4444 Rice Street, Suite 500
Lihue, Hawaii 96766

Tel : (808) 241-6610 or 241-6611
Fax : (808) 241-6589

***You will be notified if your rental property is on sewer. Most properties in Kapaa are on cesspool/septic in which case there is no monthly utility charge.

TRASH COLLECTION

241-6636

You must call the office directly for collection schedule.