Maui County Faces Huge Funding Gap For Wildfire Recovery, Draft Plan Shows

Below the Lahaina Bypass, not far from the memorial to the 102 Lahainanas lost on the fire of August 8th, 2023, developments are beginning to be rebuilt. Some owners have placed large Recreation vehicle on their lots, while others have progressed to various levels and are framing new homes and applying new roofs. Building is a slow process but one that shows Lahaina neighborhoods are recovering.(David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025)

The stunning cost of rebuilding Maui has become clearer following the release of the county’s draft plan for spending $1.6 billion in federal wildfire recovery funds.  Replacing the thousands of homes destroyed by the 2023 wildfires will cost an average of $1 million per residence, far higher than what many people’s insurance will cover. Helping … Continue reading Maui County Faces Huge Funding Gap For Wildfire Recovery, Draft Plan Shows

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