Housing (Housing Finance)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2553: RELATING TO THE HOUSING LOAN AND MORTGAGE PROGRAM.

SB 2553 increases the maximum amount of state-funded bonds available for the Hula Mae Multifamily Revenue Program. This change would allow the program to continue financing affordable rental housing projects across the state by raising its funding limit. The bill directly affects affordable housing developers and renters who rely on these state-supported housing options. The program uses revenue bonds to fund new or existing apartment buildings offering below-market rent, and this bill would expand its capacity without creating new requirements. The bill is currently pending review by the Housing Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases funding limit for affordable housing program via state bonds, advancing public service funding without tax changes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases funding limit for affordable housing program, enabling continued financing of below-market rent projects.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Affordable Housing Housing Finance Renters

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signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1711: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Amends, for purposes of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rent-to-Own Program, the period during which the sales price of a dwelling unit is required to remain fixed from 5 years to a period of up to 10 years. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAmends Rent-to-Own Program to give Corporation flexibility in fixed sales price period, enhancing adaptability for affordable housing goals without reducing protections.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Housing Finance Property Development

in committee · Hawaii · House Mar 2, 2026

HB 1868: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes a working group to revise the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Qualified Allocation Plan and propose revisions to the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund and the terms of loans made from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for housing finance revisions, reports, and LIHTC management, directly funding housing affordability programs under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes Working Group to revise housing fund allocation, prioritizes Rental Housing Revolving Fund, appropriates funds, and requires revisions to advance affordable housing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 418: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes a working group to revise the State's Qualified Allocation Plan, the prioritization of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, and the terms of loans made from the RHRF. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill establishes working group to revise Qualified Allocation Plan and prioritize Rental Housing Revolving Fund, advancing affordable housing funding mechanisms.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 2070: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to designate certain for-sale housing units as permanently affordable. Requires the HHFDC to adopt rules to implement the Housing for Locals Forever Program. Repeals certain requirements defining a qualified resident. Removes restrictions applicable to the transfer of certain real property developed and sold under chapter 201H, HRS. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes permanently affordable for-sale housing program via HHFDC, repealing restrictions to increase affordable housing options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1610: RELATING TO OHANA ZONES.

Establishes the Ohana Zones Program as a program within the Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to exempt ohana zones projects from general excise taxes. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts housing projects from general excise taxes (tax relief) and appropriates funds for the Ohana Zones Program, supporting housing initiatives through fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Ohana Zones Program under homelessness/housing office, exempts projects from taxes, appropriates funds - directly advances affordable housing development and homelessness solutions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homelessness Housing Finance Property Development

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signed · Hawaii · House Jul 14, 2026

HB 1713: RELATING TO SCHOOL IMPACT FEES.

Expands exemptions from school impact fee requirement for certain housing developments. Clarifies procedures and timing for land dedication or fee‑in‑lieu agreements for new residential developments. Repeals the sunset and reporting requirements under Act 268, SLH 2025. Restructures certain school impact fee accounts. Preserves existing educational contribution agreements. (CD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesExempts small housing projects from school impact fees, reducing a dedicated revenue source for school infrastructure funding.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts affordable housing projects from school impact fees, reducing development costs for smaller affordable units.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 24: RELATING TO LIMITED-PROFIT HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS.

Establishes an organizational, tax, and regulatory framework for limited-profit housing associations. Establishes the Limited-Profit Housing Council to oversee limited-profit housing associations. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes regulatory framework for limited-profit housing associations, promoting affordable housing development through Qualified Residents and oversight council.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SCR 3: REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM TO CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE FEASIBILITY OF UTILIZING MEZZANINE LOANS TO INCREASE THE RATE OF HOUSING PRODUCTION IN THE STATE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 3) requests Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) to study whether using mezzanine loans could help increase housing production in the state. Mezzanine loans are a financing tool that could allow housing developers to secure funding with less required equity, potentially lowering costs and accelerating project timelines. The study aims to evaluate if this approach could address Hawaii's severe housing shortage and improve the efficiency of state housing funds. DBEDT must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature by early 2027. (Note: This is a study request, not a law implementing mezzanine loans.)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill requests study on mezzanine loans to increase housing production, directly addressing Hawaii's housing shortage through potential financing solutions.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 741: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Exempts affordable housing projects that are financed by a nonprofit community development financial institution certified by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation as utilizing less than a certain amount from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund from prevailing wage provisions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingExempts affordable housing projects from prevailing wage requirements, reducing development costs to advance affordable housing access under the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund.90% confidence ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExempts affordable housing projects from prevailing wage requirements, reducing wage standards for workers on those projects.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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