Housing

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1734: RELATING TO ZONING.

Prohibits the counties from imposing certain lot requirements and dwelling specifications for parcels of land zoned for residential uses located within the urban district for purposes of subdivision, development, or the issuance of a building permit, with certain exemptions. Allows the counties to establish a petition process for neighborhoods, subdivisions, or other geographically contiguous areas to establish or retain certain requirements or specifications. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits county restrictions on lot/dwelling specs in urban districts, enabling easier housing development and increasing supply.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1701: RELATING TO PARKING.

Prohibits minimum off-street parking requirements for new developments or redevelopment projects located in transit‑oriented development infrastructure improvement program areas. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves parking mandates in transit areas, lowering development costs and potentially increasing housing supply and affordability.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProhibits parking requirements in transit-oriented development areas, promoting sustainable transportation use and TOD infrastructure goals.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1088: RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.

HB 1088 exempts housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) from school impact fees. This applies to new DHHL housing projects, removing a fee typically required to fund school infrastructure. The exemption takes effect on July 1, 3000, directly affecting DHHL developments by eliminating this cost. The bill focuses on modifying fee requirements for DHHL housing without altering other school funding mechanisms.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationExempts DHHL housing from school impact fees, removing a dedicated funding source for school infrastructure without alternative funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts DHHL housing from school impact fees, reducing development costs to support affordable housing initiatives under DHHL's mission.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1188: RELATING TO TEACHER WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Establishes a Teacher Workforce Housing Stipend Program to support teacher retention at public and charter schools classified as hard-to-staff. Requires reports to the Legislature. Amends the purpose and uses of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for teacher housing stipends, directly funding a workforce program under budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes stipend program for teacher retention in hard-to-staff schools, directly supporting educator workforce stability through funding and program creation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds teacher housing stipends via new program and amends revolving fund, directly supporting affordable housing for educators.92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds teacher housing stipends to improve retention at hard-to-staff schools, directly supporting workforce employment conditions through housing assistance.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1610: RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.

Establishes the Ohana Zones Program as a program within the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to exempt ohana zones projects from general excise taxes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts housing projects from general excise taxes (tax relief) and appropriates funds for the Ohana Zones Program, supporting housing initiatives through fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Ohana Zones Program under homelessness/housing office, exempts projects from taxes, appropriates funds - directly advances affordable housing development and homelessness solutions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 89: RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.

Establishes the Teacher Home Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds from revolving fund for teacher housing program, directly funding a public service initiative under budget allocation95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides housing vouchers via dedicated fund to support teacher recruitment/retention, directly strengthening educator stability in K-12 education system.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds housing vouchers for eligible teachers via Teacher Home Assistance Program, directly advancing affordable housing access for educators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 323: RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.

Establishes the Teacher Housing Assistance Program to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds from Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund to establish teacher housing program, directly funding a public service initiative under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes Teacher Housing Assistance Program with housing vouchers to directly support teacher recruitment/retention, addressing educator stability and staffing needs in schools.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates housing vouchers for teachers via dedicated fund, directly funding housing assistance program for recruitment/retention.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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