Housing

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1266: RELATING TO SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTALS.

Establishes the Hawaii Community Housing and Rental Oversight Agency within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish and oversee a process for receiving and addressing complaints relating to short-term vacation rentals, in coordination with the county planning departments. Establishes penalties for noncompliance. Prohibits persons with interests in short-term vacation rentals from serving on governing boards of planned communities and condominiums. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRegulates short-term rentals to prevent displacement from long-term housing markets, protecting housing availability and tenant stability through oversight and penalties.85% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2669: RELATING TO HUMAN SERVICES.

SB 2669 establishes the Hawaii Benefits Hub within the state's Office of Enterprise Technology Services to centralize access to human services programs. The bill appropriates funding to create this hub, which aims to streamline how residents apply for and access benefits like food assistance, housing support, and healthcare. It directly affects Hawaii residents seeking state human services by simplifying the application process through a single digital platform. The key mechanism is consolidating multiple benefit programs under one coordinated system managed by the Office of Enterprise Technology Services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates Hawaii Benefits Hub to streamline access to healthcare benefits alongside food/housing assistance, improving application access per summary.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes Hawaii Benefits Hub to streamline access to housing support programs, directly facilitating application for existing housing assistance within social services.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds Hawaii Benefits Hub via Office of Enterprise Tech Services to create centralized digital platform for human services applications, directly advancing tech-driven service delivery.95% confidence

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2167: RELATING TO YOUTH HOMELESSNESS.

Requires the Office of Youth Services to establish a five-year Youth Housing Stability Assistance Pilot Program to enter into contracts with nonprofit organizations or execute memoranda of agreement with government agencies to support eligible youth with financial assistance. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds youth homelessness housing assistance program through financial aid for eligible youth, directly addressing housing stability needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 9, 2026

SB 2552: RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.

For taxable years beginning 1/1/2027: (1) increases the maximum annual and total allowable deduction for contributions to individual housing accounts for income tax deductions; and (2) increases the maximum allowable contributions for individual housing accounts to qualify for the income tax deductions. Repeals outdated language applicable to first‑time home purchases made before 1/1/1990, by persons with an individual housing account. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax deductions for housing savings, providing tax relief through higher pre-tax contribution limits for individual housing accounts.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases tax deductions for housing savings accounts, promoting affordable housing access through pre-tax savings incentives for individuals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Affordable Housing Property Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2007: RELATING TO LAND USE DECISION-MAKING.

Provides the authority for counties to amend district boundaries up to 25 acres for purposes of residential housing, agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or workforce fee simple ownership.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables counties to adjust land use boundaries for residential and workforce housing development, directly advancing affordable housing availability through zoning flexibility.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 577: RELATING TO RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT DISASTER RECOVERY PERMITS.

Authorizes departments to issue permits for the development of multi-family rental housing projects on state or county land that was used for a multi-family rental housing project before a state emergency.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill authorizes permits for multi-family rental housing development on public land after disasters, directly advancing housing supply and development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Renters Tags Emergency Management

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 25: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes a county to reduce the number of housing units that may be built within any portion of the county only if the county increases the number of housing units that may be built elsewhere in the county, such that there is no net loss in residential capacity. Effective 4/23/2057. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents net loss of housing units by requiring offsetting increases elsewhere, maintaining residential capacity per its summary and subjects.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 1719: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes that manufactured homes are a permitted use by right on residentially zoned lots within the urban district. Limits the use of residential building design elements to deny or discourage otherwise code-compliant manufactured homes. Prohibits homeowners' associations and similar private governing bodies from enforcing covenants that actively or effectively prohibit otherwise lawful manufactured housing. Prohibits counties from requiring manufactured homes that comply with federal manufactured housing standards to also comply with the Hawaii State Building Code or a county building code. Specifies that a manufactured home is considered real property, requiring its transfer, conveyance, and mortgage to follow the same recording and enforcement requirements as other real property. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly removes barriers for manufactured housing (affordable option) by prohibiting HOAs/county bans on code-compliant units, directly increasing housing availability and preventing discrimination against affordable housing types.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Building Codes Zoning

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1005: RELATING TO OTHER JURISDICTIONS.

Clarifies the Lieutenant Governor's duties as Secretary of State for Intergovernmental Relations, including working to prevent other jurisdictions from making or supporting travel arrangements to Hawaii for homeless or unhoused individuals.

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingBill prevents other jurisdictions from arranging travel to Hawaii for homeless individuals, limiting their housing access in Hawaii.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 3237: RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.

Establishes statewide standards for state and county agencies, officers, and employees, and recipients of state funds, to limit participation in civil immigration enforcement in or near protected community locations that provide state-funded services related to education, physical or mental health, social services such as shelter care or food assistance, or access to justice, including schools, health care facilities, libraries, shelters, and places of worship. Requires the Department of Education, State Public Charter School Commission, University of Hawaii, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Hawaii State Public Library System, and Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to adopt and post written policies, provide annual staff training, and maintain data privacy protections. Appropriates funds for implementation by the Attorney General.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts law enforcement from conducting immigration enforcement in schools, health facilities, and shelters, protecting access to services and civil rights - aligns with criminal justice reform principles.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects schools from immigration enforcement, ensuring safe access to education for all students including immigrant families, aligning with DOE's role in state-funded education services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly protects healthcare facilities (including mental health) from immigration enforcement, removing barriers to access and supporting healthcare services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects shelters (housing services) from immigration enforcement, ensuring access to housing support for vulnerable populations.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationLimits state agency cooperation with federal immigration enforcement near schools, health facilities, and shelters, protecting immigrant access to essential services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Libraries School Choice Mental Health Enforcement Sanctuary Policies

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