Housing

signed · Hawaii · Senate May 26, 2026

SB 3218: RELATING TO BONDS.

Part I: Substitutes the word "tax increment" with "resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity" for purposes of the Resilient Infrastructure for Shelter and Equity Act, except under certain circumstances. Part II: Conforms state law concerning county debt limits to permit counties to exclude resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds from the debt limit of the counties, if a constitutional amendment authorizing the use of resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds and excluding resilient infrastructure for shelter and equity bonds from determinations of the counties' funded debt is ratified. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables counties to issue housing infrastructure growth bonds without debt limit constraints, facilitating funding for housing development and infrastructure projects.95% confidence

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 527: RELATING TO HOUSING.

HB 527 prohibits county governments from altering housing development proposals in ways that would increase project costs. It directly affects county legislative bodies and developers by preventing counties from adding requirements that raise construction expenses. The key provision bans any modifications to housing projects that would make them more expensive for builders. This bill focuses on limiting county-level cost-increasing changes to housing developments, without specifying new requirements or exceptions.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents counties from imposing cost-increasing requirements on housing projects, enabling more development and potentially increasing housing supply.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 374: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to consider additional preferential factors when supplying housing or assistance in obtaining housing. Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to determine the order of preferences and rank applicants, select applicants based on application date, and validate the preference status of applicants. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRequires HHFDC to consider additional preferential factors for housing assistance, expanding access for targeted groups like state employees and low-income applicants, strengthening affordable housing access.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 93: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Decreases the time period for the legislative body of a county to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove housing developments exempt from certain requirements pursuant to section 201H-38, HRS, from forty-five days to thirty days.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingDecreases county approval time for exempt housing developments, expediting construction and supporting increased housing supply.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SB 2177: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation or a county to accept a complete application seeking certain exemptions within 30 days. Requires HHFDC to process an application and bring it before the Corporation's Board of Directors within 120 days of accepting the application. Requires county agencies to process an application and bring it before the county's legislative body within 120 days of accepting the application. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingStreamlines housing project approvals via HHFDC with strict timelines (30/120 days), directly advancing housing development and affordable housing initiatives per bill's focus on exemptions and processing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1131: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Imposes an excise tax on certain hedge funds failing to dispose of excess single-family residences, escalating over a ten-year period. Imposes a tax on any newly acquired single-family residences by a hedge fund. Makes certain exemptions. Requires the Department of Taxation to establish a certification process to ensure buyers of homes sold by hedge funds are not major investors in residential real estate. Establishes the Housing Down Payment Trust Fund to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to provide grants to establish new or supplement existing programs that provide down payment assistance to families purchasing homes within the State. Allocates collected tax revenue and penalties paid by hedge funds to the Housing Down Payment Trust Fund. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes excise tax on hedge funds to fund Housing Down Payment Trust Fund, advancing public housing initiatives through targeted taxation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingImposes tax on hedge funds holding homes to increase availability and creates Housing Down Payment Trust Fund for affordability, directly advancing housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement Revenue Sales Tax Homeownership Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 806: RELATING TO HOUSING.

SB 806 requires new housing projects developed under Hawaii Revised Statutes §201H-38 to be located within county-designated transit-oriented zones. This directly affects developers building housing under this specific statute, mandating proximity to public transit infrastructure. The key provision is the location requirement, directing projects to areas prioritized for transit access as defined by county governments. The bill aims to promote housing near transit options without specifying additional funding or penalties. (Based solely on the official abstract provided.)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates transit-oriented housing locations, promoting access to public transit which reduces transportation costs and supports housing accessibility without restricting development.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates housing projects near transit zones to promote public transit access and reduce car dependency, directly advancing transit-oriented development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development Zoning Public Transit

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2209: RELATING TO RENTAL DISCRIMINATION.

Allows the court to award attorneys' fees to a prevailing party in an action relating to discriminatory practices in a rental transaction based on source of income. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents rental discrimination based on income source, strengthening tenant protections and advancing fair housing practices.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 627: RELATING TO DOWN PAYMENTS.

Establishes within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation a current and returning resident down payment program to provide matching funds for the down payment on a primary residence. Appropriates moneys and establishes positions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for a down payment program targeting residents, directly funding a housing initiative through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes down payment matching program via HHFDC to increase homeownership access for residents, directly funding affordable housing initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Homeownership Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 699: RELATING TO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS.

Appropriates funds for the Office of the Governor, in collaboration with the Insurance Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to oversee and administer grants to low-income residents, and condominium associations on behalf of low-income condominium owners, to fortify residential real property against hurricanes.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds hurricane fortification grants for low-income homeowners' residential property, directly supporting housing stability through disaster resilience.85% confidence

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