Housing

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2344: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to compile, maintain, and publish on its website a public inventory of underutilized public properties suitable for affordable rental housing development. Requires the HHFDC to provide legal and administrative assistance to requesting county agencies and eligible developers to accelerate the development of affordable rental housing projects. Establishes eligibility requirements for developers and rental housing projects seeking interim financing from the HHFDC. Establishes the Affordable Rental Supply Revolving Fund to be administered by the HHFDC to provide interim financing for eligible developers of approved rental housing projects. Establishes the Affordable Homeownership Program within the HHFDC to provide second mortgages to homebuyers under certain conditions. Establishes eligibility requirements for a homebuyer seeking a second mortgage from the HHFDC. Establishes the Affordable Homeownership Assistance Revolving Fund to be administered by the HHFDC. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates public property inventory and developer assistance to accelerate affordable rental housing projects, directly increasing supply and access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2013: RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to develop and implement a comprehensive safety plan that includes the use of safety technologies for all public housing statewide. Requires the Authority to adopt policies that protect civil liberties and safeguard data and engage with public housing residents regarding the use of safety technologies. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for public housing safety plan, directly funding a public service program under state budget.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates safety plan with privacy protections for public housing residents and appropriates funds, strengthening tenant safety and housing program integrity.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates data safeguarding policies and funds safety technologies in public housing, directly advancing privacy protections and tech implementation per bill's requirements.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2740: RELATING TO FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING.

Authorizes farm cluster housing on certain agricultural land within agricultural districts. Requires the counties adopt ordinances to allow farm cluster housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes farm cluster housing on agricultural land, enabling housing development for farm employees within agricultural districts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Zoning

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2203: RELATING TO CREATING A LOCAL HOUSING MARKET.

Establishing a Local Housing Market that is tied to Hawaii State resident's incomes and not the global economy. Thus providing housing options that are affordable relative to wages for residents of the State.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly creates income-linked housing market to ensure affordability relative to wages, directly addressing housing affordability and cost of living.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 80: RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.

Establishes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program. Repeals the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program. Clarifies that the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation may utilize funds in the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for the purchase of equity in for-sale housing development projects and interim primary or secondary financing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program to fund for-sale housing development via equity purchases and financing, advancing housing development funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1088: RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.

HB 1088 exempts housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) from school impact fees. This applies to new DHHL housing projects, removing a fee typically required to fund school infrastructure. The exemption takes effect on July 1, 3000, directly affecting DHHL developments by eliminating this cost. The bill focuses on modifying fee requirements for DHHL housing without altering other school funding mechanisms.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationExempts DHHL housing from school impact fees, removing a dedicated funding source for school infrastructure without alternative funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts DHHL housing from school impact fees, reducing development costs to support affordable housing initiatives under DHHL's mission.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 67: RELATING TO INCLUSIONARY ZONING.

Prohibits any law, ordinance, or rule from imposing an inclusionary zoning requirement on housing offered exclusively for sale or rent in perpetuity to buyers or renters who are residents of the State, are owner-occupants or renters, and do not own any other real property. (SD1)

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingProhibits inclusionary zoning mandates that require affordable housing units in new developments, reducing mandatory affordable housing provisions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Land Use Zoning

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 528: RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL LEASEHOLDS.

Exempts state and county lands leased after July 1, 2025, for an initial period of no less than ninety-nine years from state law governing residential leaseholds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingExempts state/county lands from residential leasehold laws, removing tenant protections and weakening regulatory oversight on long-term leases.95% confidence

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 30, 2026

SB 2557: RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to make an annual report on the number of sheltered and unsheltered homeless individuals and on housing placement. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on contracts and plans or proposals to enhance kauhale projects. Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to annually report to the Legislature on coordination between the office and any county, state, or federal agencies, or private or nonprofit organizations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates annual reports on homelessness and housing placements to enhance solutions, directly addressing homelessness through accountability and coordination.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 580: RELATING TO THE SCHOOL FACILITIES AUTHORITY.

Clarifies that the School Facilities Authority is responsible for certain development, planning, and construction projects for prekindergarten, preschool, and child care facilities, as well as workforce housing. Allows the School Facilities Authority to use the Department of Education for certain recruitment and hiring responsibilities. Allows the School Facilities Authority to partner with public and private development agencies to develop prekindergarten facilities. Exclude School Facilities Authority Board workgroups and subcommittees from the Sunshine Law, except as it relates to permitted interactions.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationClarifies School Facilities Authority's role in developing prekindergarten facilities and partnerships, enhancing infrastructure for early education access and school development projects.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes workforce housing under School Facilities Authority's development responsibilities, advancing housing projects within its mandate.70% confidence

Sub-Topics Early Childhood Affordable Housing Property Development

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