Housing

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1420: RELATING TO SUPPORTIVE HOUSING.

Clarifies the funding mechanism for the supportive housing pilot program. Extends the sunset date for the supportive housing pilot program to 6/30/2030.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends sunset date and clarifies funding for supportive housing pilot program addressing homelessness, directly advancing housing solutions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2234: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Clarifies the definition of "qualified nonprofit housing trust" in chapter 201H, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to require qualifying organizations to exclusively serve "qualified residents" as defined in section 201H-32, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies nonprofit housing trust requirements to ensure service to qualified residents, supporting targeted affordable housing programs.85% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1919: RELATING TO DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.

HB 1919 prohibits counties from requiring minimum parking spaces for certain new developments starting July 1, 2027. It directly affects counties and developers building projects like residential, commercial, or mixed-use properties that fall under the bill's scope. The key provision removes a common requirement that often increases construction costs and land use for such projects. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2027, with a noted but likely erroneous "effective 7/1/3000" date in the abstract.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves parking mandates that increase construction costs, potentially lowering housing costs and boosting affordability for new developments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Land Use Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2586: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Applies the retail or higher general excise tax or use tax rate to purchases or imports of new motor vehicles by rental car companies and requires the revenue to be deposited into the Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund. Establishes the Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund. Appropriates funds for a position in the Department of Taxation. Appropriates funds out of the Hawaiian Home Lands Special Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesApplies higher tax rate to rental car companies and appropriates funds for Taxation Dept and DHHL, supporting fiscal management and essential programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAppropriates funds to DHHL to address housing beneficiary waiting list, directly funding a housing program for Native Hawaiians.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 9: URGING THE COUNTIES TO INITIATE A FREEZE ON PRIMARY RESIDENCE PROPERTY TAXES FOR HOMEOWNERS WHO ARE SEVENTY-FIVE YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER TO CREATE A MORE SECURE FINANCIAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE IMPACTED POPULATION.

SCR 9 is a non-binding resolution urging Hawaii counties to freeze property taxes on the primary residences of homeowners aged 75 and older. This would directly assist elderly homeowners, who face financial strain from Hawaii's high cost of living and fixed incomes, by reducing a major recurring expense. The freeze would apply only to primary residences and end if the property is sold, transferred, or the homeowner is no longer the owner. The resolution is addressed to county officials to encourage voluntary action but does not require counties to implement the policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProposes property tax freeze for elderly homeowners, reducing tax burden on fixed-income residents and aligning with tax relief indicators for vulnerable populations.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingReduces property tax burden for elderly homeowners on primary residences, directly increasing housing affordability for vulnerable seniors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Homeownership Property Taxes Tags Seniors

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2056: MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Housing and Land Management and Department of Design and Construction of the City and County of Honolulu as grants‑in-aid to comply with the requirements of Act 206, SLH 2017, and Act 210, SLH 2018. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to housing/construction departments for compliance with prior laws, advancing public service funding through budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates funds to DLM for compliance with housing acts (206/210 SLH 2017/2018), directly advancing housing programs.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 942: RELATING TO RENTAL APPLICATIONS.

Prohibits a landlord from rejecting a rental application solely due to an applicant's inability to provide a recent paycheck. Authorizes the landlord to require the applicant to provide evidence dated within ninety days of the application demonstrating the applicant has sufficient unearned income or liquid assets to cover the rental costs. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits income source discrimination, enabling access for tenants with non-paycheck income like savings or investments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords

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in committee · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HCR 5: REQUESTING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PASS LEGISLATION TO AMEND THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964 TO PROHIBIT DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND GENDER IDENTITY IN EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS, EDUCATION, FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS, CREDIT, AND JURY SERVICE.

HCR 5 is a Hawaii legislative resolution requesting the U.S. Congress to pass federal legislation that would amend the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in employment, housing, public accommodations, education, federally funded programs, credit, and jury service. The resolution does not create new state law but urges federal action to extend existing protections nationwide, referencing the Equality Act (H.R. 15) currently sponsored by Congress members including Hawaii’s Ed Case and Jill Tokuda. It notes that while Hawaii already provides some protections for LGBTQ+ individuals in housing, employment, and jury service, federal law lacks comprehensive coverage in these areas. The resolution formally asks Congress to take this step and requests that the resolution be printed in the Congressional Record.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExplicitly prohibits housing discrimination based on sexual orientation/gender identity, aligning with tenant protection and anti-discrimination housing policy goals.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill explicitly requests federal prohibition of employment discrimination based on sexual orientation/gender identity, directly strengthening workplace protections under Civil Rights Act.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2482: RELATING TO THE RELOCATION OF FACILITIES.

Establishes the facilities relocation task force to identify and address the issue of the inequitable location of mental health facilities, clean and sober homes, homeless shelters, and supportive living homes across the island of Oahu, particularly on the Waianae Coast. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds and creates task force to address inequitable mental health facility locations, improving access to mental health services on Waianae Coast.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds task force to address inequitable placement of homeless shelters and supportive housing facilities, advancing housing access for vulnerable populations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Homelessness

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2197: RELATED TO HOUSING.

Replaces the five-year period during which the sales price of a rent-to-own dwelling unit shall remain fixed with an option period established by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/2050.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill modifies rent-to-own program via HHFDC to establish flexible option periods, supporting housing affordability and tenant pathways to ownership.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development Renters

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