Property owners who sustained damage to their real property as a result of the recent flood disaster may be eligible for disaster tax relief, Kauai County announced today.

Claims can be made on damage that resulted directly from floodwaters overflowing the banks or walls of a nearby river or stream.

Damage due to insufficient drainage, run-off or ponding, along with personal and other nonstructural property including crops are not eligible.

Claim forms are available at www.kauai.gov and at the Real Property Tax office in the Kapule Building at the Lihue Civic Center.

The deadline to file a claim for disaster tax relief is Jan. 14 or within 60 days of the disaster.

For more information, call the Real Property Tax office at 808-241-4224.