Housing

passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1318: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Removes from the definition of "public lands" lands set aside by the Governor to the counties for the purpose of affordable housing. Specifies that lands set aside by the Governor to the counties for affordable housing require legislative approval for the sale or gift of such lands. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects affordable housing lands by requiring legislative approval for sale/gift, preventing diversion from housing purpose90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1432: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Adds loan funds administered by Nonprofit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) for certain for-sale affordable housing projects to list of loan priorities for the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund. Expands use of funds in the revolving fund to allow financing as matching funds for CDFIs to mobilize other funding sources. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands revolving fund usage for affordable housing, directing state funds to support essential housing programs via CDFIs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdds CDFI loan funds to affordable housing priorities, expands revolving fund use for matching funds to boost housing development92% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 1922: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the Pro-Housing Score Program to evaluate each county's performance in expanding housing opportunities and reducing regulatory barriers. Requires the counties to publish their respective pro-housing scores online and HHFDC to publish certain related information and data on a public dashboard. Establishes criteria for deeming a county noncompliant. Establishes builder's remedies for certain housing projects in transit-oriented development areas. Specifies that if a county is deemed noncompliant, the planning director or an equivalent county officer responsible for land use approvals are responsible for approving or denying certain affordable housing development applications. Establishes procedures for certain transit-oriented development housing project appeals. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Pro-Housing Score Program to expand housing opportunities, reduce regulatory barriers, and create builder's remedies for transit-oriented development projects.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill promotes Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and transit-supportive density, aligning housing policy with transportation planning to enhance public transit accessibility.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Property Development

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 576: RELATING TO RESTRICTIONS ON THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY UNDER CHAPTER 201H, HAWAII REVISED STATUTES.

Exempts transfers of Hawaiian Home Lands from transfer restrictions for real property under housing development programs of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts Hawaiian Home Lands transfers from restrictions, enabling smoother housing development under HHFDC programs to advance affordable housing initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 379: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Requires that Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation housing projects include a restrictive covenant that states that the units designated as affordable housing, as described in the submitted project application, shall remain as affordable housing in perpetuity. Prohibits development of affordable housing in a special flood hazard area.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires affordable housing units to remain affordable in perpetuity, directly strengthening long-term affordability protections in HHFDC projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 75: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes a working group to revise the State's Qualified Allocation Plan, the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, and the terms of loans made from the RHRF. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes working group to revise RHRF prioritization and terms, aiming to improve housing fund allocation and reporting per housing program goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Renters

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2504: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to develop and maintain comprehensive Housing Equity Dashboard on the Corporation's website that provides annual public reporting on certain statistics regarding affordable housing production. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires funding and dashboard for affordable housing reporting, advancing transparency and accountability in housing equity metrics.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1480: RELATING TO HOUSING.

HB 1480 requires new housing projects developed under a specific state housing program (HRS § 201H-38) to be located within areas designated by counties as transit-oriented zones - meaning areas near public transportation hubs. This directly affects developers building qualifying housing projects and county governments responsible for designating these zones. The bill's key provision mandates that all such projects must be situated within these pre-approved transit-accessible locations. It applies to housing developments meeting the criteria outlined in Hawaii Revised Statutes § 201H-38, without altering existing housing program eligibility.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates transit-oriented housing locations, directing development to accessible areas to support sustainable housing access and program compliance.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates housing projects near transit hubs, promoting transit-oriented development and increasing transit accessibility per HRS § 201H-38.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 638: RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProhibits landlords from charging fees for criminal background checks in rentals, reducing financial barriers for applicants with criminal records and aligning with reentry reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits landlord application fees for background/credit checks when applicants provide certified copies, reducing tenant costs and strengthening tenant protections under housing policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 347: RELATING TO LANDLORD-TENANT LAW.

Authorizes a tenant to change the date on which the tenant's rent is due by making a one-time payment to cover the period between the original due date and the newly established due date. Clarifies that a landlord may only assess a late fee on any unpaid rent and not the entire monthly rent. Reduces the maximum amount of a late charge for unpaid rent from 8% of the unpaid amount to 5% of the unpaid amount. Specifies that if rent is increased, the landlord may also proportionately increase the amount due as a security deposit; provided that a continuing or renewing tenant shall have at least 30 days to pay the additional amount due. Makes conforming amendments.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingReduces late fees from 8% to 5% and clarifies landlords cannot charge late fees on full rent, strengthening tenant financial protections under housing law.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters

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