The Building Division is responsible for inspections, plan reviews, enforcing compliance to the Hawai‘i County Code on building, electrical, plumbing and sign codes, and the design, construction, and maintenance of County-owned facilities.
LOCATIONS AND CONTACT INFO:
General Hours of Operation: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 a.m., Monday - Friday
Email: cohbuild@hawaiicounty.gov
Aupuni Center
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 7
Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 961-8331
Fax: (808) 961-8630
Front Counter Assistance
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday (Except Wednesday)
7:45 AM - 12:00 PM, Wednesday
Permit Intake
7:45 AM - 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday (Except Wednesday) – Please sign in by 3:00 PM
7:45 AM - 12:00 PM, Wednesday
– Please sign in by 11:30 AM
The Planning Division administers the permitting requirements of the Zoning Code, State Land Use Law, Coastal Zone Management Act, and General Plan where the Planning Commission and/or County Council are the decision makers:
LOCATIONS AND CONTACT INFO:
Hours of Operation: 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Email: planning@hawaiicounty.gov
Aupuni Center
101 Pauahi Street,
Suite 3, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: 808-961-8288
Fax: 808-961-8742