Housing (Property Development)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 379: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Requires that Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that states that the units designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted project application, shall remain as affordable housing in perpetuity. Prohibits development of affordable housing in a special flood hazard area.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires affordable housing units to remain affordable in perpetuity, directly strengthening long-term affordability protections in HHFDC projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2504: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to develop and maintain comprehensive Housing Equity Dashboard on the Corporation's website that provides annual public reporting on certain statistics regarding affordable housing production. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires funding and dashboard for affordable housing reporting, advancing transparency and accountability in housing equity metrics.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1480: RELATING TO HOUSING.

HB 1480 requires new housing projects developed under a specific state housing program (HRS § 201H-38) to be located within areas designated by counties as transit-oriented zones - meaning areas near public transportation hubs. This directly affects developers building qualifying housing projects and county governments responsible for designating these zones. The bill's key provision mandates that all such projects must be situated within these pre-approved transit-accessible locations. It applies to housing developments meeting the criteria outlined in Hawaii Revised Statutes § 201H-38, without altering existing housing program eligibility.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates transit-oriented housing locations, directing development to accessible areas to support sustainable housing access and program compliance.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates housing projects near transit hubs, promoting transit-oriented development and increasing transit accessibility per HRS § 201H-38.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1632: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to establish a comprehensive action plan under the "Yes In My Back Yard" Working Group to establish a local housing market in Hawaii. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for affordable housing program, directly advancing public service funding under budget management.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires DBEDT to establish YIMBY Working Group action plan and appropriates funds for affordable housing market development, directly advancing housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1411: RELATING TO HOUSING PREFERENCE.

Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allow projects to grant preferences in the sale or lease of housing units to applicants who live or work within five miles of the project. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes geographic preferences for local workers near housing projects, promoting affordable access for residents and aligning with HHFDC's housing mission.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 843: RELATING TO HOUSING.

SB 843 establishes the Kupuna Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program through Hawaii's Housing Finance and Development Corporation. The program allows Hawaii seniors (referred to as "kupuna," meaning elders) who own homes to convert their home equity into income without selling their property. Key provisions include creating a state-administered mortgage option specifically for older homeowners seeking financial support. This bill directly affects eligible Hawaii seniors with home equity, providing a new tool to access funds while remaining in their homes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates state-administered mortgage program for seniors to access home equity income without selling, strengthening housing security and financial stability for elderly homeowners.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Mortgages Property Development

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate May 1, 2026

SB 3233: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Requires state agencies that administer agricultural leases, licenses, development programs, or procurement involving agricultural products to award points or preferences to agricultural projects incorporating agricultural workforce housing. Requires the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity to submit a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill incentivizes agricultural projects to include workforce housing via procurement preferences, directly advancing housing development for agricultural workers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill incentivizes agricultural projects with workforce housing through procurement preferences, addressing housing needs as part of employment conditions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2748: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Repeals the sunset date of Act 45, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, thereby making permanent the authority of the counties to share in facilitating the development, construction, financing, refinancing, or other provision of mixed-use developments, including low- and moderate-income housing projects, and issue county bonds for this purpose.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMakes county authority for low-income housing development permanent, enabling ongoing funding via bonds for mixed-use projects including affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1200: RELATING TO WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes an Advisory Council within the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to advise on environmental and cultural practices within specific developments. Establishes a position. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2030. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes workforce housing program with funding, reporting, and Advisory Council to advance affordable housing development under HHFDC.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 3285: RELATING TO WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes an advisory council within the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to advise on environmental and cultural practices within specific developments. Establishes a position. Requires annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/2050 (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes workforce housing program with funding, advisory council, and reporting requirements to advance affordable housing development under HHFDC.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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