Housing

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1186: RELATING TO BED BUGS.

Prohibits landlords, including those operating in public housing and educational dorm settings, from renting a dwelling unit that the landlord knows has a current bed bug infestation. Establishes procedures that landlords shall take upon receiving notice of an actual or suspected bed bug infestation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits renting infested units and mandates landlord action, directly protecting tenants from unsafe housing conditions per tenant protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1317: 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. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes workforce housing program with funding, annual reports, and advisory council to advance affordable housing initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1672: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires the Department of Education to give reasonable consideration to making all or portions of the facilities of a public school available to housing development for certain employees of the Department when closing the public school. Requires the Department of Education to identify unused public school facilities that may be appropriate for employee housing and inventory suitable grounds available upon public school closure for potential development of employee housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates repurposing unused public school facilities for employee housing development, directly advancing housing availability through facility reuse.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 1726: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in collaboration with other state and county agencies, to study options for and coordinate the development of a shared statewide housing and infrastructure data platform to inform agency decision-making and state housing and infrastructure investments. Includes the development of a model that assesses the fiscal impacts of development and regional infrastructure investments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for fiscal impact modeling and housing infrastructure data, promoting fiscal sustainability and informed budget decisions.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAppropriates funds for statewide housing data platform to inform housing investments and development, advancing housing policy through data-driven decision-making.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Affordable Housing Housing Finance Land Use

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1492: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, to establish a comprehensive action plan to establish a local housing market in Hawaii. Appropriates moneys.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates moneys for affordable housing action plan, directly funding a public service program through state budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates DBEDT to establish local housing market plan with funding, directly advancing affordable housing through appropriation and action plan requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3079: RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Makes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program permanent, with modifications. Repeals the sunset date for Act 92, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMakes Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program permanent, ensuring continued funding for affordable housing initiatives through Hawaii Housing Finance Corporation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1214: RELATING TO VACANT HOMES.

Establishes a Vacant Homes Special Fund under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for rental assistance programs. Establishes a general excise tax surcharge on an owner that allows a residential real property to remain vacant for 180 days or more a year. Requires persons who own residential real property, but do not live there, to obtain a general excise tax license. Requires the counties to disclose to the Department of Taxation a list of properties classified as not being occupied by an owner of that property. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to calculate average annual rental value for the basis for the surcharge amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes general excise tax surcharge on vacant homes to fund rental assistance program, directly increasing tax revenue for public housing services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Vacant Homes Special Fund for rental assistance and imposes tax surcharge on vacant properties to increase housing availability and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Sales Tax Housing Finance Property Development Renters

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 826: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes a county planning commission, by special permit, to permit land uses exclusively providing residential housing for purposes of agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or workforce fee simple ownership in an agricultural district, under certain conditions. Repeals 6/30/2035. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes agricultural workforce housing development in agricultural districts, expanding affordable housing options for this workforce.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 878: RELATING TO KUPUNA HOUSING.

SB 878 extends the expiration date for Hawaii's State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna (elderly residents) from its original deadline to June 30, 2028. This bill directly affects low-income seniors who rely on the program for housing assistance. The key provision is simply extending the program's operational period without altering eligibility, funding, or benefit levels. The change ensures continued support for vulnerable elderly residents without requiring new legislative action.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna (elderly housing assistance) until 2028, maintaining funding and support for low-income seniors without cuts or restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 203: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.

Revises the deadline for a county council to take action on a low- and moderate-income housing project's application from 45 days to 90 days after receipt of the applicable agency's report and the proposed project's preliminary plans and specifications.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends county council deadline for affordable housing project approvals from 45 to 90 days, facilitating development by reducing rushed rejections of low/moderate-income housing applications.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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