Līhuʻe Civic Center Centralizes Kauaʻi County Government Services and Meetings

The Līhuʻe Civic Center is the focal point for county business and public participation on Kauaʻi, bringing together the Historic County Building, the Moʻikeha (Moikeha) Building and the Piʻikoi Building on a single campus. Offices for the Office of the Mayor, Real Property Assessment, Department of Public Works, Planning Department and Parks & Recreation share space with the County Council chambers and meeting rooms used by boards and commissions, making the site the primary gateway to local government services.

Public meetings and hearings are scheduled and webcast from the civic center, with agendas and supporting materials posted online for public review. County Council sessions and planning commission hearings convene at the campus and provide opportunities for residents to deliver in-person testimony or submit written comments by posted deadlines. Reviewing agendas and materials ahead of meetings helps community members prepare testimony on land-use, budget and infrastructure items that directly affect neighborhoods across the island.

Many everyday transactions are routed through the civic center or linked county portals. Building permits, land-use and planning inquiries, real property tax assessments and appeals, and vehicle registration or DMV-related services can be initiated at the campus or completed through kauai.gov. Parks & Recreation registration, program information and county event calendars are coordinated from the civic center offices, offering a single place to find community programming and registration details.

The civic center also serves as a hub for public safety and emergency resources. Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency information, road and closure hotlines and community preparedness materials are accessible through county channels and the campus public information resources. Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications and to consult the county website for current closures and preparedness guidance.

Practical steps help residents interact efficiently with county government. Many transactions can be completed online; check kauai.gov for forms, hours and department contacts before visiting. Agendas list deadlines for written testimony and indicate when in-person testimony is accepted. Accessibility varies by building; ADA accommodations can be requested in advance to ensure access to public counters and meeting rooms.

Centralized services at Līhuʻe Civic Center simplify interactions with county government and strengthen civic engagement. Whether checking a permit status, appealing a tax assessment, registering for a recreation program or following a council hearing, residents will find the offices and information they need at the civic campus to participate in decisions shaping Kauaʻi’s future.