Find Hawaii County, HI Zoning, Building Permits, Property Search & GIS Links | Official Resources

This page is a simple directory of official public resources for Hawaii County, Hawaii. It does not interpret rules or provide legal advice. It exists only to help you find the correct county pages quickly.

County: Hawaii County, Hawaii
Last verified: March 17, 2026
Official county website: https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/

How this page fits into land search decisions

This page documents official permitting, planning, zoning, and property lookup resources for a single county. It is most useful after you already know that Hawaii County is a viable place for your goals.

If you are still deciding where to look, rather than researching a specific county, a land locator can help narrow regions first before you spend time on county level details.

You can learn the difference here:
Land Search vs Land Locator: How People Actually Find Viable Land

Quick navigation

Start here

If you are unsure which department handles your question, start with the Planning Department and the Building Division permit information page.

Planning and zoning:
Planning Department

Building permits and permit information:
Permit Information

Building Permits
Permit information and requirements Building Division
Building and inspection department Planning and Zoning
Planning Department Parcel Maps and GIS
County GIS maps Property Search
Real Property Tax Office search County Code
Official county code and ordinances

Common tasks

I need to know if something requires a building permit
Start with Permit Information

I need to find planning or zoning information
Start with the Planning Department

I need to look up a parcel or map
Start with GIS Maps

I need to look up property tax records or parcel ownership details
Start with Property Search

Planning Department on county site:
Hawaii County Planning Department

TMK maps:
TMK Maps

Permits and services hub:
County Permit Services

Online services:
Online Services

Call script

Hi, I have a property in Hawaii County and I am trying to confirm requirements before I do anything.
1) Which department handles this question?
2) Do I need a permit for [brief description]?
3) Which page or document should I read to confirm this?
4) Is there a form or permit packet I should start with?

Notes

Hawaii County organizes planning, zoning, and building information a little differently than many mainland counties. The Planning Department and Building Division are the best starting points for most land use and permit questions. Property lookup and tax parcel research are handled through the county property search and GIS resources.

Help keep this page accurate: If a link breaks or moves, please report it to the county through the main county website above.

Disclaimer: This page is a directory of official public links. It does not provide legal advice and does not interpret regulations. Always confirm details directly with Hawaii County.

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