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

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

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

Planning and zoning:
Planning Department

Building permits and permit information:
Building Permitting

Building Division
Building department and inspections Building Permits
Permit guide and permit access Permit Status Lookup
Click2Gov permit portal Planning and Zoning
Planning Department Zoning and Land Use Permits
Land use and zoning permit information Parcel Maps and GIS
County GIS resources Property Search
Official public record search Zoning Maps
Official zoning map resources

Common tasks

I need to know if something requires a building permit
Start with Building Permitting

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

I need to find zoning or land use permit information
Start with Zoning and Land Use Permits

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

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

Zoning maps:
Kauai County Zoning Maps

Open data and GIS portal:
Kauai Open Data GIS Portal

Property tax search system:
Kauai Property Tax Search

Call script

Hi, I have a property in Kauai 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, permit page, or zoning page I should start with?

Notes

Kauai County separates building, planning, zoning, GIS, and property tax search tools across several departments and portals. The Planning Department and Building Division are the best starting points for most land use and permit questions. GIS and property lookup are handled through separate county mapping and property record systems.

Help keep this page accurate: If a link breaks or moves, please report it 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 Kauai County.

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