Housing

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1325: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires developers developing an affordable housing project under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to assist certain tenants who are subject to displacement or eviction by the proposed project by: granting those tenants the right of first refusal of a comparable unit in the housing project or establishing a fund to provide relocation benefits and offer assistance; providing information, either directly or through a contracted service, on how to obtain assistance and exercise the right of first refusal; and establishing procedures to track and maintain communication with those tenants. Establishes consequences for a developer's noncompliance. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates relocation assistance and right of first refusal for displaced tenants in affordable housing projects, strengthening tenant protections under HHFDC programs.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 833: RELATING TO COMMUNITY LAND TRUSTS.

Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to establish a five-year Community Land Trust Equity Pilot Program to provide community land trusts with a line of credit to fund the acquisition, rehabilitation, renovation, or construction of housing for certain households. Requires reports to the Legislature regarding the pilot program. Appropriates funds from the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for establishment of the pilot program. Sunsets the pilot program on 6/30/2030. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes $ funding for community land trusts to develop affordable housing via pilot program, directly advancing affordable housing goals through targeted funding and housing development.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 212: RELATING TO HOMELESSNESS.

Requires the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions to establish a permanent Return-to-Home Program to return homeless individuals in the State to families and relatives in their home states. Requires the Office to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for the Return-to-Home Program, directly funding a public service related to homelessness under Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds Return-to-Home Program to address homelessness, directly supporting housing stability for vulnerable populations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 432: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to prioritize development of workforce rental and for-sale housing projects for qualified residents. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to adopt administrative rules. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for workforce housing development via Rental Housing Revolving Fund subaccount, directly advancing budget allocation for housing programs.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes subaccount funding workforce rental/for-sale housing projects, prioritizing qualified residents, directly advancing affordable housing development through dedicated funding and prioritization.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 944: RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.

Clarifies that a partner or member that is a partnership or limited liability company that has been allocated a low-income housing tax credit may either further allocate the credit or transfer, sell, or assign all or a portion of the credit to any taxpayer. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, SLH 2016, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, until 12/31/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends low-income housing tax credit program, enabling continued tax incentives for affordable housing development and funding through tax credits.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends LIHTC program until 2032, ensuring continued tax credit funding for affordable housing development by clarifying allocation rules for developers.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports 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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 1229: RELATING TO THE DWELLING UNIT REVOLVING FUND.

Extends the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program to 6/30/2030. Gives preference to for-sale housing development projects developed under governmental assistance programs approved by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund program, prioritizing government-assisted for-sale housing projects, directly funding affordable housing development through HHFDC-approved initiatives.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 916: RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.

Allows tax credits claimed under the State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program to be used to offset taxes imposed by the state transient accommodations tax law. Specifies that tax credit amounts applied to state transient accommodations taxes be limited to state transient accommodations taxes imposed in the same county in which the qualified low-income building is located. Makes permanent Act 129, SLH 2016. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllows tax credits to offset transient accommodations tax, providing relief for low-income housing programs through fiscal policy95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill expands low-income housing tax credit usability, enabling credits to offset county-specific transient tax, directly funding affordable housing development per its title and summary.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2122: RELATING TO TEACHER HOUSING.

Establishes the Teacher Housing Assistance Program to be administered by the Department of Education to provide housing vouchers to certain eligible teachers. Appropriates funds out of the Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds from Teachers' Housing Revolving Fund to establish teacher housing program, directly advancing public service funding for teacher recruitment/retention.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes teacher housing assistance to improve recruitment/retention, directly supporting educators through funding and housing access - core education policy focus.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds housing vouchers for teachers via Teacher Housing Assistance Program, directly advancing affordable housing access for educators through dedicated appropriations.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Housing

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