Housing

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 419: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Decreases the time period for the legislative body of a county to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove housing developments exempt from certain requirements pursuant to section 201H-38, HRS, from forty-five days to thirty days.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingReduces county approval time for exempt housing developments, expediting project timelines and facilitating housing development without restricting access.85% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 754: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Provides that a tax credit for low-income housing that exceeds the taxpayer's income tax liability for a taxable year may be used as a credit against the taxpayer's income tax liability in subsequent taxable years, but not after the tenth subsequent taxable year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends low-income housing tax credit carryover, enabling tax relief for lower-income housing projects and strengthening tax credit utilization.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends Low-Income Housing Tax Credit carryover, strengthening affordability incentives by allowing unused credits to offset future taxes for up to 10 years.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 645: RELATING TO HOMELESS YOUTH.

HB 645 allocates state funds to the Department of Human Services specifically for emergency shelter and support services for unaccompanied homeless youth. The bill directly affects young people under 18 who are living without family or guardians and facing immediate housing instability. Key provisions include directing the Department of Human Services to use these funds to provide immediate shelter, counseling, and other essential services to this vulnerable group. The bill is currently pending in the 2025 session, having been introduced and referred to committees but not yet passed.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates state funds for emergency shelter/support services for unaccompanied homeless youth, directly addressing housing instability for vulnerable population.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1088: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

SB 1088 provides financial rebates to developers who install "EV-ready" parking stalls in new affordable housing construction. These stalls are pre-wired and prepared for future electric vehicle charging stations, though chargers themselves are not required at installation. The bill directly affects developers building new affordable housing units, making EV infrastructure part of the initial construction. It aims to integrate EV compatibility into affordable housing from the start, without mandating immediate charger installation.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides rebates (government spending) to developers for EV-ready infrastructure in affordable housing, advancing fiscal support for housing infrastructure.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyProvides rebates for EV-ready infrastructure in affordable housing, enabling future clean energy vehicle adoption without mandating chargers. Directly invests in EV infrastructure development.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes EV infrastructure integration into affordable housing, advancing clean transportation and reducing emissions through pre-wired EV-ready parking stalls.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides rebates to developers for EV-ready parking in new affordable housing, directly incentivizing sustainable infrastructure integration into affordable housing projects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes EV infrastructure integration into affordable housing via rebates for EV-ready parking, advancing sustainable transportation through pre-wired infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Affordable Housing Electric Vehicles

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2959: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Beginning 11/1/2026, requires landlords to accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports, if made available by an applicant, and prohibits application fees in such case.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits application fees when reusable screening reports are provided, reducing tenant costs and strengthening tenant protections under landlord-tenant code.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 784: RELATING TO PROPERTY RIGHTS.

Establishes a procedure for immediately removing an unlawful occupant of a dwelling or premises with assistance from law enforcement. Provides that an unlawful occupant of a dwelling or premises is civilly liable for unpaid utility bills. Provides that a person who trespasses in or upon a dwelling or premises and intentionally or knowingly damages property in an amount exceeding $999 commits a felony of criminal property damage in the second degree. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop, publish, and make available a complaint form to remove unlawful occupants of residential dwellings.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly strengthens property rights in housing by establishing removal procedures for unlawful occupants and civil liability for utilities/property damage, directly addressing the topic's 'property rights' component.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tenant Rights

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 916: RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.

Allows tax credits claimed under the State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program to be used to offset taxes imposed by the state transient accommodations tax law. Specifies that tax credit amounts applied to state transient accommodations taxes be limited to state transient accommodations taxes imposed in the same county in which the qualified low-income building is located. Makes permanent Act 129, SLH 2016. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows tax credits to offset transient accommodations tax, providing relief for low-income housing programs through fiscal policy95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands low-income housing tax credit usability, enabling credits to offset county-specific transient tax, directly funding affordable housing development per its title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 284: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires counties to grant building permits within sixty days if the application is stamped and certified by a licensed engineer and architect and other certain conditions are met.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpedited permits streamline housing development, increasing supply and aligning with housing advancement goals without restricting tenant rights or affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Building Codes

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1733: RELATING TO THE HOUSING LOAN AND MORTGAGE PROGRAM.

HB 1733 increases the maximum bond amount authorized under the state's Hula Mae Multifamily Housing Program, allowing more funds to finance affordable rental housing statewide. This directly affects developers building or maintaining low-income housing projects and residents relying on these affordable units. The bill raises the funding ceiling to prevent the program from hitting current limits, ensuring continued support for housing affordability. It does not change eligibility rules but expands available capital for housing projects across the state.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases bond funding ceiling for affordable housing program, expanding state budget allocation for public housing services.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases funding ceiling for affordable housing program, directly expanding financial support for low-income rental housing development without eligibility changes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Affordable Housing Housing Finance Mortgages

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SCR 12: URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO PROVIDE OWNER-OCCUPANTS WITH COMPARABLY EQUIVALENT TAX DEDUCTIONS AFFORDED TO BUSINESS ENTITIES FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO PROPERTY OWNERSHIP.

This Hawaii Senate resolution (SCR 12) urges the U.S. Congress to change federal tax law so that homeowners (owner-occupants) can deduct the same property-related expenses as business property owners. Currently, businesses like real estate investment trusts (REITs) can deduct costs such as depreciation, property taxes, insurance, maintenance, and utilities, but homeowners are limited to deducting only mortgage interest. The resolution states this disparity creates an unfair tax disadvantage for Hawaii homeowners, hindering affordability as housing costs are a major barrier. It does not create new law but formally requests Congress to address this imbalance.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesSeeks to expand tax deductions for homeowners, aligning with business deductions to reduce tax burden. Directly addresses tax equity for middle-income households, fulfilling tax relief indicator.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill seeks tax equity for homeowners by expanding deductible expenses, directly addressing property rights within housing policy as defined in the topic description.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Affordable Housing Homeownership Property Taxes

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