Housing

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 740: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing and Deed Restriction Program to allocate funds to the counties for the purchase of equity in an accessory dwelling unit by the State. Specifies eligible homeowners or homebuyers for the Program to finance construction costs, development costs, and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit and purchase deed restrictions on the property. Appropriates moneys for infrastructure projects. Sunsets 1/1/2031. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds ADU construction via state equity purchase, financing costs for homeowners, and infrastructure - directly advancing affordable housing development through targeted appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2063: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Revises the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund by modifying the priority list for project funding and adding new project priority criteria. Authorizes fund transfers between the Mixed-Income Subaccount without legislative approval. Authorizes conveyance tax revenues deposited into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be transferred to the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates conveyance tax revenues to fund housing projects via the Mixed-Income Subaccount, directly advancing fiscal management of state tax revenues for housing programs.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingModifies funding priorities to support mixed-income housing projects via the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, increasing affordable housing access through dedicated funding mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3036: 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 HousingRepeals sunset date to permanently enable counties to fund/develop low/moderate-income housing via bonds and facilitate mixed-use projects, directly advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Mortgages Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 759: RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Adds the Chairperson of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, or the Chairperson's designee, to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors. Amends quorum requirements for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdds DHHL leadership to HHFDC board, improving coordination for Hawaiian home lands housing programs, supporting housing development and management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1325: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires developers developing an affordable housing project under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to assist certain tenants who are subject to displacement or eviction by the proposed project by: granting those tenants the right of first refusal of a comparable unit in the housing project or establishing a fund to provide relocation benefits and offer assistance; providing information, either directly or through a contracted service, on how to obtain assistance and exercise the right of first refusal; and establishing procedures to track and maintain communication with those tenants. Establishes consequences for a developer's noncompliance. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates relocation assistance and right of first refusal for displaced tenants in affordable housing projects, strengthening tenant protections under HHFDC programs.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1024: RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep one or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that HPHA may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows HPHA to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows public housing tenants to keep pets without monthly fees, strengthening tenant protections per housing topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 346: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Provides rebates for the installation of eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state-funded rebates for EV infrastructure installation in affordable housing, constituting budget allocation for targeted spending.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides rebates for EV charging infrastructure in affordable housing, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure investment and promoting electric vehicle adoption.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides rebates for EV-ready parking in new affordable housing construction, directly funding and advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides rebates for EV charging infrastructure in housing, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure through funding and promotion of EV-ready facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Affordable Housing Electric Vehicles

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 739: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the Kamaaina Homes Program to provide funding to the counties to purchase voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homeowners or homebuyers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Kamaaina Homes Program funding counties to purchase voluntary deed restrictions, preserving affordable housing through homeowner agreements.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 306: RELATING TO THE LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

Prohibits a landlord from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from a tenant if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Caps a tenant's liability for rent if the habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits evictions for habitability issues and caps tenant liability, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 3312: RELATING TO HOUSING.

SB 3312 creates a state income tax credit program to encourage commercial property owners to convert vacant or underused buildings (like stores or offices) into residential housing. The bill directly affects property owners who complete such conversions, offering them a tax credit to offset costs. Key provisions include appropriating state funds to cover the credit value and establishing eligibility criteria for qualifying properties. This policy aims to increase housing supply by making commercial-to-residential conversions financially attractive, without specifying target locations or housing types.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill creates tax credit (taxation) and appropriates state funds (budget), directly using both tools to fund housing conversion program.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates tax credits for converting commercial buildings to residential housing, directly increasing housing supply through financial incentives to property owners.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Tax Credits Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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