Housing

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 2067: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Exempts housing developments that have obtained financing commitments from the State or is located on state land from the requirement to obtain approval from the applicable county council. Effective 7/1/2050.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts state-backed housing developments from county approval, facilitating faster housing construction and increasing supply without weakening tenant protections.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2748: 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 HousingMakes county authority for low-income housing development permanent, enabling ongoing funding via bonds for mixed-use projects including affordable housing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 631: RELATING TO COMMON INTEREST COMMUNITIES.

Prohibits condominium associations and planned community associations from requiring a unit owner to pay a filing fee, application fee, or other similar fee, when applying to improve, alter, repair, or renovate a portion of the unit owner's unit or other real property, including an exterior portion of the unit.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingProhibits fees for unit renovations, supporting property rights (a key housing topic component) by removing barriers for owners to improve properties.85% confidence

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1294: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group with funding to address housing shortages for agricultural workers, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 71: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund that targets workforce rental housing projects for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred forty per cent of the area median income. Authorizes the Director of Finance to transfer funds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund into the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Appropriates funds into and out of the Mixed-Income Subaccount of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds into workforce housing subaccount targeting low-income renters, aligning with funding essential public services under budget management.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes subaccount funding workforce housing for 140% AMI households, directly advancing affordable housing access through targeted funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Renters

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 1008: RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS OF STATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS.

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to determine the effect of any proposed State affordable housing project within ninety days of a request for determination. Bases the historic review requirements on the project area's known or likely density of historic, cultural, and archaeological resources or previous identification of no significant historic properties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingStreamlines historic reviews for affordable housing projects by basing requirements on actual historic resource density, reducing bureaucratic delays to advance project approvals.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Zoning

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 762: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires eligible applicants of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be either governmental agencies or organizations that are required to use all financial surplus to develop additional housing in the State.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires RHRF funds to develop additional housing via mandated surplus use by eligible entities, advancing housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Renters

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1200: 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. Establishes a position. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2030. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes workforce housing program with funding, reporting, and Advisory Council to advance affordable housing development under HHFDC.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2270: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Includes housing projects for individuals with disabilities and individuals with access and functional needs as eligible projects to apply for expedited permits. Effective 7/2/2026. Repeals on 6/30/2031.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExpedited permits for disability-inclusive housing projects advance development and accessibility, directly supporting affordable housing initiatives for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Building Codes

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 3285: 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. Establishes a position. Requires annual reports to the legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/2050 (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes workforce housing program with funding, advisory council, and reporting requirements to advance affordable housing development under HHFDC.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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