Housing

passed · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 826: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes a county planning commission, by special permit, to permit land uses exclusively providing residential housing for purposes of agricultural workforce housing, long-term rental, or workforce fee simple ownership in an agricultural district, under certain conditions. Repeals 6/30/2035. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes agricultural workforce housing development in agricultural districts, expanding affordable housing options for this workforce.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Housing

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1324: RELATING TO LANDLORD-TENANT DISPUTES.

Requires the Judiciary to contract for legal services for residential tenants in actions or proceedings for possession under certain circumstances. Authorizes attorneys, paralegals, and law students to provide legal services to residential tenants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for tenant legal services, directly funding a public service under government spending.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides legal services to tenants in eviction disputes, strengthening tenant protections and access to representation per bill's explicit language.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1433: RELATING TO EVICTION MEDIATION.

Beginning 2/5/2026, extends the period for a notice of termination of a rental agreement; requires landlords to engage in mediation and delay filing an action for summary possession if a tenant schedules mediation; and requires landlords to provide specific information in the 10‑calendar-day notice to tenants. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. Repeals 2/4/2027. (HD2)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires landlord mediation before eviction, delays summary possession actions, and mandates tenant information - directly strengthening tenant protections in housing policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1457: RELATING TO TAX INCREMENT FINANCING.

HB 1457 allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) to request tax increment financing (TIF) from counties. This would enable DHHL to use future increases in local property tax revenue from specific development areas to fund current projects. The bill directly affects DHHL and county governments, as it creates a formal process for counties to approve such financing requests. (Effective date listed as 7/1/3000 appears to be a typo; standard TIF mechanisms typically apply to current development projects.)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEnables DHHL to use future property tax revenue increments to fund current projects, strengthening fiscal management and government spending mechanisms for county budgets.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables DHHL to use TIF funding for housing projects, directly supporting housing development through a dedicated financing mechanism.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1411: RELATING TO HOUSING PREFERENCE.

Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allow projects to grant preferences in the sale or lease of housing units to applicants who live or work within five miles of the project. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes geographic preferences for local workers near housing projects, promoting affordable access for residents and aligning with HHFDC's housing mission.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 739: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the Kamaaina Homes Program to provide funding to the counties to purchase voluntary deed restrictions from eligible homeowners or homebuyers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Kamaaina Homes Program funding counties to purchase voluntary deed restrictions, preserving affordable housing through homeowner agreements.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1408: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS.

Allows the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to utilize the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund as collateral when the Department acts as an eligible borrower for a loan agreement under section 184A of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, as amended. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill appropriates funds and enables DHHL to use revolving fund as loan collateral, strengthening housing development funding under federal housing programs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1096: RELATING TO TENANT SELECTION.

Repeals the tenant selection preferences for disabled veterans and the spouses of deceased veterans in the State Low-Income Housing Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals tenant preferences for disabled veterans in low-income housing, weakening targeted protections and reducing access for a vulnerable group in housing programs.95% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransRepeals tenant selection preferences for disabled veterans and spouses of deceased veterans in housing program, removing a benefit.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✗ Opposes Housing

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