Housing (Affordable Housing)

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 418: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes a working group to revise the State's Qualified Allocation Plan, the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, and the terms of loans made from the RHRF. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes working group to revise Qualified Allocation Plan and prioritize Rental Housing Revolving Fund, advancing affordable housing funding mechanisms.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2070: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to designate certain for-sale housing units as permanently affordable. Requires the HHFDC to adopt rules to implement the Housing for Locals Forever Program. Repeals certain requirements defining a qualified resident. Removes restrictions applicable to the transfer of certain real property developed and sold under chapter 201H, HRS. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes permanently affordable for-sale housing program via HHFDC, repealing restrictions to increase affordable housing options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

SB 26: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, to assess the viability of housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force study, directly allocating state budget resources toward housing development assessment.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to study development on public lands, appropriates funds for study to advance housing access.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill focuses on transit-oriented development zones, promoting housing integration with public transit infrastructure to advance transportation accessibility and usage.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Affordable Housing Property Development

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signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1713: RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.

Expands exemptions from school impact fee requirement for certain housing developments. Clarifies procedures and timing for land dedication or fee‑in‑lieu agreements for new residential developments. Repeals the sunset and reporting requirements under Act 268, SLH 2025. Restructures certain school impact fee accounts. Preserves existing educational contribution agreements. (CD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts small housing projects from school impact fees, reducing a dedicated revenue source for school infrastructure funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts affordable housing projects from school impact fees, reducing development costs for smaller affordable units.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 2192: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes a county to reduce the aggregate zoned residential capacity within the county only if the county offsets that reduction by increasing zoned residential capacity elsewhere in the county, such that there is no net loss in residential capacity in the county. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents net reduction in housing capacity by requiring counties to offset local reductions with elsewhere increases, maintaining residential development.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 24: RELATING TO LIMITED-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS.

Establishes an organizational, tax, and regulatory framework for limited-profit housing associations. Establishes the Limited-Profit Housing Council to oversee limited-profit housing associations. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes regulatory framework for limited-profit housing associations, promoting affordable housing development through Qualified Residents and oversight council.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SCR 3: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF UTILIZING MEZZANINE LOANS TO INCREASE THE RATE OF HOUSING PRODUCTION IN THE STATE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 3) requests Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) to study whether using mezzanine loans could help increase housing production in the state. Mezzanine loans are a financing tool that could allow housing developers to secure funding with less required equity, potentially lowering costs and accelerating project timelines. The study aims to evaluate if this approach could address Hawaii's severe housing shortage and improve the efficiency of state housing funds. DBEDT must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2027. (Note: This is a study request, not a law implementing mezzanine loans.)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requests study on mezzanine loans to increase housing production, directly addressing Hawaii's housing shortage through potential financing solutions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2180: RELATING TO DEPOSITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS.

Requires the Director of Finance to consider, before the selection of a depository for the state treasury, the beneficial effects to the State of using depositories within the State, including but not limited to lending at favorable terms for the creation of certain affordable housing units. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires depository selection to consider lending for affordable housing units, directly advancing housing development through state treasury incentives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 741: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Exempts affordable housing projects that are financed by a nonprofit community development financial institution certified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as utilizing less than a certain amount from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund from prevailing wage provisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts affordable housing projects from prevailing wage requirements, reducing development costs to advance affordable housing access under the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExempts affordable housing projects from prevailing wage requirements, reducing wage standards for workers on those projects.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2342: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes, and appropriates funds for, a working group to make recommendations to revise the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Qualified Allocation Plan and propose revisions to the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the terms of loans made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly prohibits allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), restricting tax credits for housing, which aligns with 'oppose' indicators.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes Working Group to revise Qualified Allocation Plan prioritizing Rental Housing Revolving Fund, appropriates funds, and prohibits LIHTC misuse to protect perpetual affordability in housing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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