Housing (Housing Finance)

passed both · Hawaii · Senate May 8, 2026

SB 3219: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 12 AND 13, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION.

Proposes constitutional amendments to expressly provide that the Legislature may authorize political subdivisions, such as the counties, to issue resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds for specified public works, public improvements, or other actions necessary for housing and community development, and exclude these bonds from determinations of the funded debt of the political subdivisions. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables counties to issue housing infrastructure bonds without counting against debt limits, directly funding new housing development per constitutional amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Housing Finance Property Development

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1777: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the Tenant Protection Working Group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to address certain tenant protection issues in the State. Requires the Tenant Protection Working Group to report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires developers to provide displaced tenants with right of first offer and replacement housing payments, directly protecting tenants from eviction during housing projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development Tenant Rights

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 378: RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Establishes a working group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to identify existing mixed-use developments in Maui County that could be acquired by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for use as affordable housing and commercial rental leases. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes working group to identify mixed-use properties for affordable housing acquisition, directly expanding access to affordable units.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 511: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Clarifies that projects seeking exemptions from planning and development laws and rules may be modified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation under certain conditions. Authorizes HHFDC to make recommendations to appropriate Legislative bodies. Requires HHFDC or a county to accept an application seeking certain exemptions within thirty days, and to process the application within one hundred twenty days before final approval by a county legislative body for certain housing projects. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill streamlines housing project approvals via HHFDC, requiring 120-day processing timelines for exemptions, directly advancing affordable housing development as per subjects and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2068: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a study, subject to legislative appropriation, on how to maximize housing development in transit-oriented development zones or other areas on state or county lands. Requires a report to the Legislature. Establishes a position. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force study, directly allocating budget resources to advance housing policy.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes Affordable Housing Task Force to maximize development in transit zones, appropriates funds, and mandates report - directly advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill focuses on transit-oriented development zones to maximize housing near transit, promoting sustainable transportation integration through TOD strategy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Affordable Housing Housing Finance Land Use

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2957: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the Tenant Displacement Working Group within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to address tenant displacement and relocation in the State. Requires the Tenant Displacement Working Group to report to the Legislature. Appropriates Funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires developers to provide displaced tenants with right of first offer and replacement payments, strengthening tenant protections and preventing displacement in housing projects.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development Tenant Rights

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1470: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the Small Housing Provider Grant Program under Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide grants to eligible property owners of multi-family buildings for renovations, repairs, and addressing hazardous and unsafe living conditions. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates grant program funding renovations/repairs for multi-family housing to address hazardous conditions, directly advancing affordable housing maintenance and tenant safety through dedicated appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1428: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Appropriates funds for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to allocate to housing counseling agencies certified by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing counseling services. Requires a report to the Legislature regarding services provided by the housing counseling agencies. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAppropriates funds to HUD-certified housing counseling agencies for ALICE households, directly funding housing assistance services to advance affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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signed · Hawaii · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 1740: RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Repeals the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and repeals the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or ability to pay rent. Limits a qualified resident from owning a majority interest in no more than one property suitable for dwelling purposes, but requiring the disposal of such property within two years. Amends exemptions from statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules for certain housing projects developed by the Corporation that satisfy certain conditions, including requirements related to employment, owner-occupancy, and deed restrictions. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves barriers for qualified residents to hold majority land interest and eliminates financial viability requirements, advancing affordable housing access under HHFDC programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development Renters

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 2787: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

SB 2787 authorizes the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to provide loans or grants to eligible individuals for purchasing rental housing units. This directly affects prospective landlords or property owners seeking to enter the rental market. The bill enables the fund - which typically recycles repaid loans - to finance these purchases, expanding its use beyond its current scope. This policy change aims to increase the supply of rental housing by supporting new property acquisitions through low-barrier financing. The bill is currently under review by the Housing committee.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes loans/grants for purchasing rental units to increase housing supply, directly funding housing development and expanding affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Landlords

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