REQUESTING THE AUDITOR OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU TO REVIEW AND AUDIT THE CURRENT PERMITTING, INSPECTION, AND PENALTY PROCESS FOR MONSTER HOMES, AND TO IDENTIFY AND RECOMMEND IMPROVEMENTS TO ADDRESS ASSOCIATED ISSUES.

This bill (HCR 20) requests the Honolulu Auditor to audit the city's current permitting, inspection, and penalty processes for "monster homes" - oversized residential structures that bypass zoning and building codes. It directs the Auditor to identify flaws in these processes and recommend specific improvements, including stronger penalties (based on property value, demolition costs, or correction costs), clearer compliance deadlines, and better enforcement steps. The resolution does not change laws but requires a report with actionable recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and Legislature by early 2026. The goal is to prevent future violations and protect neighborhood integrity through more effective oversight.