Housing

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2511: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Repeals language prohibiting county legislative bodies from imposing stricter conditions or other requirements on certain housing projects of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRepeals prohibition on counties imposing stricter conditions for HHFDC housing projects, enabling enhanced tenant protections and housing standards per bill summary.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 155: RELATING TO EVICTIONS.

Prohibits landlords from terminating certain tenancies without cause. Establishes criteria under which landlords can undertake a no-fault eviction. Requires landlords, when proceeding with a no-fault eviction, to offer relocation assistance to the tenant or waiver of the final month's rent. Effective 1/1/2026.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits no-cause evictions, mandates relocation assistance/waiver for no-fault evictions, directly strengthening tenant protections under housing topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2069: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Repeals language prohibiting county legislative bodies from imposing stricter conditions or other requirements on certain housing projects of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRepeals prohibition on county-imposed requirements for HHFDC housing projects, enabling stricter local housing standards that could advance affordable housing protections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2510: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Repeals the sunset provision in Act 45, SLH 2024, related to the counties' authorization to develop, construct, finance, refinance, or otherwise provide mixed-use developments.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRepeals sunset on county authority for mixed-use housing development, enabling continued housing projects and expanding development capacity.92% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SB 2342: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes, and appropriates funds for, a working group to make recommendations to revise the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Qualified Allocation Plan and propose revisions to the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the terms of loans made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesBill explicitly prohibits allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), restricting tax credits for housing, which aligns with 'oppose' indicators.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes Working Group to revise Qualified Allocation Plan prioritizing Rental Housing Revolving Fund, appropriates funds, and prohibits LIHTC misuse to protect perpetual affordability in housing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 834: RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 201H, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

SB 834 would remove transfer restrictions under Hawaii's Chapter 201H housing development programs specifically for Hawaiian home lands. This change directly affects Native Hawaiian landowners and housing programs managing these lands by allowing transfers without the usual restrictions. The bill's key provision exempts Hawaiian home land transactions from Chapter 201H's requirements for property transfers within designated housing programs. The bill is currently pending committee review (deferred to February 4, 2025) and has not yet been enacted. This policy change aims to streamline land transfers for Hawaiian home lands within state housing initiatives.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves transfer restrictions for Hawaiian home lands under housing development programs, enabling easier property transfers and advancing housing development goals for Native Hawaiian communities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 44: RELATING TO HOUSING DISCRIMINATION.

SB 44 allows counties to ban housing discrimination against renters based on their source of income, such as government benefits (e.g., Social Security, welfare). It directly affects renters who rely on non-traditional income sources, preventing landlords from refusing to rent to them solely because of how they earn money. The key mechanism gives counties the authority to enact local policies prohibiting this specific form of discrimination. This bill would change local housing rules to ensure fair access for renters using public assistance or other non-wage income.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents rental discrimination based on income source, protecting tenants relying on government benefits and advancing tenant rights95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 3, 2026

HB 2560: RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Establishes a two-year-pilot program within the Department of Human Services to provide temporary financial stabilization assistance to families with students identified as experiencing homelessness. Funds the program through the Department of Human Services using allowable Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds. Requires Department of Education Complex Area Community Homeless Concerns Liaison to make approved purchases. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides financial stabilization assistance to homeless families, directly addressing homelessness as a housing issue through a funded pilot program.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2194: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires applicants for rental housing revolving fund moneys to be either organizations that are required to use all financial surplus, excluding fees, to develop additional housing in the State, or government agencies. Effective 7/1/2050.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates rental housing revolving fund access for entities developing housing (nonprofits using surpluses/govt agencies), directly advancing housing development funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renters

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 867: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Establishes a working group within the Office of the Governor for administrative purposes to ascertain the State's available water resources and water system source capacity and to streamline well permit approval processes to further plan for the development of affordable housing. Requires the working group to inventory all available water resources statewide and identify sources of aquifer replenishment in relation to affordable housing development. Requires an interim and final report to the Legislature. (SD2)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates working group to streamline well permits for affordable housing development, directly removing a barrier to construction and planning.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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