Community
The County of Hawai‘i is proud to offer a wide array of services and programs for our Big Island residents.
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Boards and Commissions
View all the County of Hawai’i Boards & Commissions or download an application to apply for vacancies.
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Civil Defense Alerts
Sign up to receive alert notifications from Civil Defense and the Hawai‘i Police Department so you can be notified about evacuations and other emergency situations.
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Community Facilities, Services & Programs
Parks and Recreation provides a variety of activities, programs and services for those of all ages - including culture & arts, elderly activities, the County band, golf courses, recreation activities, as well as County parks and facilities.
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Elderly Services
The County provides a variety of services for our kupuna, including recreation activities, nutrition & volunteer programs, as well as resources and information for those who need care and assistance.
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Elections & Voting
An resource for election dates, locations and information, including voting and absentee registration forms.
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Employment Opportunities
View, apply and check the status of County job opportunities.
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Flood Awareness
Floods can happen anywhere and anytime in Hawai‘i County so be prepared, know your risk and sign up for alert notifications in case of emergency.
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Housing & Section 8 Information
Information on all County housing programs and services, including Section 8 rental assistance for qualified families.
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Immigration
A resource for information and assistance with immigration issues.
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Permits
Information and applications for building permits, camping permits, disability parking permits and tent/temporary structure/christmas tree permits.
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Public Transportation
Hele-On Bus schedules, maps & fares, and information on the Shared Ride Taxi program.
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Real Property Tax & TMK Maps
Visit the County of Hawaii Real Property Tax website, make real property tax payments online, or view TMK maps.
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Residential Refuse Facilities & Recycling Program
Transfer station locations & hours of operation, and useful information on recycling programs and facilities.
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Traffic & Roadwork
Report problems with signs, faded traffic markings, broken street lights and other road hazards. Or sign up for alert notifications.
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Vehicle Registration and Licensing
Information and forms for vehicle registration/renewal, moped registration, bike registration, drivers licensing and dog licenses.

