Housing (Property Development)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1235: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation the Government Employee Housing Program. Establishes the Government Employee Housing Revolving Fund. Clarifies eligibility for the Government Housing Revolving Fund and Government Employee Housing Program. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes government employee housing program and revolcing fund with appropriations, directly advancing affordable housing for a specific group as indicated by subjects list.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1604: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii for the development of faculty, staff, teacher, and workforce housing at the Kauai Community College. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for faculty/staff housing at Kauai Community College, supporting educator retention and institutional stability in higher education.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAppropriates funds for workforce housing development at UH Kauai Community College, directly advancing affordable housing for staff and faculty.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentFunds workforce housing for faculty/staff at UH Kauai, directly supporting employee housing stability and retention per bill's 'Workforce Housing' subject.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Teachers Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SCR 13: REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

SCR 13 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution requesting Hawaii's Auditor to conduct a performance audit of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). The audit will examine DHHL's progress in fulfilling its mission to deliver homestead lands to native Hawaiian beneficiaries, including its efficiency, resource use, land development rates, and program effectiveness in improving housing stability and cultural preservation. It specifically requires the Auditor to assess whether DHHL is adequately managing its $600 million 2022 funding, address the 29,000+ applicant waitlist, and evaluate communication with beneficiaries. The Auditor must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by January 2027, including a timeline for improvements. This resolution directly affects DHHL's operations and the 29,000+ applicants awaiting land.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates audit of DHHL's housing program effectiveness, directly assessing progress in delivering homestead lands and improving housing stability for native Hawaiians.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1560: RELATING TO HOUSING RESILIENCY.

Establishes the strengthen Hawaii homes program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to administer grants to retrofit residential properties located in historically vulnerable areas to enhance resilience against disaster impacts and reduce potential insurance liabilities. Establishes the strengthen Hawaii homes program special fund. Appropriates moneys from the special fund.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds housing retrofits via grants to enhance resilience, directly supporting housing infrastructure through dedicated program and special fund.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1405: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Exempts any development of homestead lots or housing for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands from general excise and use taxes. Requires the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to submit annual reports to the Legislature over a period of five years. (SD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts DHHL housing from taxes, reducing state revenue and weakening fiscal management.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts DHHL housing from taxes, reducing development costs to advance affordable housing for Native Hawaiians.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2232: RELATING TO A TINY HOME GRANT PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes a three-year Tiny Home Grant Pilot Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Requires counties and nonprofit organizations that are awarded a grant to submit an annual report to the HHFDC. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds and establishes a position. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds tiny home grant pilot program through HHFDC to increase affordable housing options via new housing development initiative.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2260: RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Makes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program permanent, with modifications. Repeals the sunset date for Act 92, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMakes Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program permanent, sustaining affordable housing funding and development initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3080: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Clarifies the Rental Housing Revolving Fund statute by defining "mixed-income rental projects" to establish consistent eligibility and use of appropriations for mixed-income rental housing projects. Clarifies that mixed-income rental projects are primarily for households at or below one-hundred-forty per cent of the area median income, allowing participation by higher-income households. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer funds between the Rental Housing Revolving Fund into the mixed-income subaccount to support eligible mixed-income projects, without legislative approval. Repeals the sunset date in Act 159, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025, thereby making these provisions permanent. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies eligibility for mixed-income projects targeting households ≤140% AMI, ensuring funds support affordable housing development and consistent use of Rental Housing Revolving Fund.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development Renters

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 516: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Repeals the requirement imposed on the counties to allow for the construction of at least two accessory dwelling units on all residentially zoned lots. Establishes the accessory dwelling unit housing development program with the Hawaii Community Development Authority to award subsidies to individuals who build accessory dwelling units. Exempts those accessory dwelling units from general excise tax for the first 3 years of rental.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts ADUs from general excise tax for 3 years, providing tax relief for housing developers and renters under the HCDA program.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates HCDA subsidies and tax exemptions for ADUs, directly increasing affordable housing options through financial incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Community Development Property Development Zoning

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1317: 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. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes workforce housing program with funding, annual reports, and advisory council to advance affordable housing initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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