Housing

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 749: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires rental housing projects to maintain, in perpetuity, fifty per cent of the project's units for certain low-income tenants to be eligible for assistance under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's rental assistance program.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMandates 50% low-income units for HHFDC rental assistance, directly increasing affordable housing access and strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development Renters

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 2625: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the Vacant and Blighted Residential Property Redevelopment Program within the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for housing redevelopment program and includes real property tax exemption, directly funding a program and offering tax relief.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Vacant and Blighted Property Redevelopment Program with dedicated funding/appropriations to advance affordable housing development through property reclamation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Housing Finance Property Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 211: RELATING TO THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.

Allows the raising of the building height limit for 2 of the 5 parcels owned by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in the Kakaako Makai area to 400 feet. Lifts the current restriction against residential development on the 5 OHA-owned parcels in Kakaako Makai to allow residential development by OHA or by third parties to which OHA conveys the parcels. Requires OHA and any developer to provide written notice to any tenant or resident of potential aircraft related nuisances before entering into a lease, and to assess and propose mitigation efforts to address aircraft related nuisances in development plans and proposals.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves height and residential development restrictions on OHA parcels, enabling new housing projects in Kakaako Makai by lifting barriers to residential construction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Community Development Property Development

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 740: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the Accessory Dwelling Unit Financing and Deed Restriction Program to allocate funds to the counties for the purchase of equity in an accessory dwelling unit by the State. Specifies eligible homeowners or homebuyers for the Program to finance construction costs, development costs, and non-reoccurring closing costs associated with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit and purchase deed restrictions on the property. Appropriates moneys for infrastructure projects. Sunsets 1/1/2031. Takes effect 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingFunds ADU construction via state equity purchase, financing costs for homeowners, and infrastructure - directly advancing affordable housing development through targeted appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Development Zoning

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SB 2063: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Revises the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund by modifying the priority list for project funding and adding new project priority criteria. Authorizes fund transfers between the Mixed-Income Subaccount without legislative approval. Authorizes conveyance tax revenues deposited into the Rental Housing Revolving Fund to be transferred to the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates conveyance tax revenues to fund housing projects via the Mixed-Income Subaccount, directly advancing fiscal management of state tax revenues for housing programs.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingModifies funding priorities to support mixed-income housing projects via the Rental Housing Revolving Fund, increasing affordable housing access through dedicated funding mechanisms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Historic Preservation Housing Finance

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3036: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Repeals the sunset date of Act 45, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, thereby making permanent the authority of the counties to share in facilitating the development, construction, financing, refinancing, or other provision of mixed-use developments, including low- and moderate-income housing projects, and issue county bonds for this purpose.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRepeals sunset date to permanently enable counties to fund/develop low/moderate-income housing via bonds and facilitate mixed-use projects, directly advancing affordable housing goals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Mortgages Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 759: RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Adds the Chairperson of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, or the Chairperson's designee, to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors. Amends quorum requirements for the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation Board of Directors.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdds DHHL leadership to HHFDC board, improving coordination for Hawaiian home lands housing programs, supporting housing development and management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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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

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Tenant Rights

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1024: RELATING TO PUBLIC HOUSING.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority to allow any resident of a public housing project or state low-income housing project to keep one or more pet animals in the resident's unit, subject to applicable state laws, county ordinances, and any reasonable conditions. Provides that HPHA may charge a refundable deposit for each pet animal but shall not impose a monthly pet fee or pet rent. Allows HPHA to remove a vicious animal to protect persons or property. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllows public housing tenants to keep pets without monthly fees, strengthening tenant protections per housing topic description.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Renters

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 346: RELATING TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE.

Provides rebates for the installation of eligible electric vehicle-ready parking stalls for new construction of affordable housing. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides state-funded rebates for EV infrastructure installation in affordable housing, constituting budget allocation for targeted spending.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill provides rebates for EV charging infrastructure in affordable housing, directly advancing clean energy infrastructure investment and promoting electric vehicle adoption.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProvides rebates for EV-ready parking in new affordable housing construction, directly funding and advancing affordable housing development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationProvides rebates for EV charging infrastructure in housing, advancing sustainable transportation infrastructure through funding and promotion of EV-ready facilities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Affordable Housing Electric Vehicles

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