Housing (Affordable Housing)

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2072: RELATING TO THE CONVEYANCE TAX.

Establishes the Homeless Services Special Fund. Allows counties to apply for matching funds from the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund for certain housing projects. Increases the conveyance tax rates for certain properties. Establishes conveyance tax rates for multifamily residential properties. Establishes new exemptions to the conveyance tax. Allocates collected conveyance taxes to the Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund, Homeless Services Special Fund, and Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund. Amends allocations to the Land Conservation Fund and Rental Housing Revolving Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases conveyance tax rates to fund homeless services and affordable housing programs through dedicated revolving funds.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Homeless Services Fund and allocates conveyance tax revenue to Affordable Homeownership Fund, directly funding housing initiatives per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homelessness Property Taxes

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signed · Hawaii · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 1920: RELATING TO THE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT.

Clarifies that, for tax credits issued after 7/1/2026, 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. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends low-income housing tax credit program, providing tax relief for affordable housing development and maintaining funding for essential housing programs.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends LIHTC program until 2032 and allows credit transfers, enabling more affordable housing development through tax incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Housing Finance

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2512: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Adds new preferences for state and county employees to the eligibility criteria for housing development programs administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Clarifies the Corporation's authority to adopt rules and determine the order of applicant preferences.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAdds eligibility preferences for state/county employees in housing development programs, expanding access to affordable housing initiatives administered by HHFDC.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2422: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Establishes the Pro-Housing Score Program to evaluate each county's performance in expanding housing opportunities and reducing regulatory barriers. Requires the counties to publish their respective pro-housing scores online and the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to publish certain related information and data on a public dashboard. Establishes criteria for deeming a county noncompliant. Establishes builder's remedies for certain housing projects in transit-oriented development areas. Specifies that if a county is deemed noncompliant, the planning director or an equivalent county officer responsible for land use approvals shall be responsible for approving or denying certain affordable housing development applications. Establishes procedures for certain transit-oriented development housing project appeals. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates Pro-Housing Score Program to expand housing opportunities, reduce regulatory barriers, and establish builder's remedies in transit-oriented development areas, directly advancing housing development.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enables housing projects in transit-oriented development areas, directly promoting transportation infrastructure integration through TOD policies.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 1837: RELATING TO THE INDIVIDUAL HOUSING ACCOUNT PROGRAM.

For taxable years beginning 1/1/2027, increases the maximum annual deduction for contributions to, and maximum account levels for, individual housing accounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases tax deduction for housing savings, providing direct tax relief through expanded pre-tax savings options under individual housing accounts.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingIncreases tax deductions for individual housing accounts, promoting pre-tax savings to enhance housing affordability through financial incentives.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Taxes

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signed · Hawaii · House Jul 9, 2026

HB 2385: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Beginning 1/1/2027, authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, instead of the counties, to approve and certify general excise tax exemptions for certain housing development projects developed under county housing incentive programs. Sunsets 7/1/2031. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax exemptions for housing projects, reducing tax burden on developers to advance affordable housing through fiscal incentives, aligning with tax relief for development programs.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes tax exemptions for housing development projects under incentive programs, reducing costs to increase affordable housing supply.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 2834: RELATING TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW.

Shortens the period within which certain judicial proceedings involving environmental assessments and environmental impact statements for actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects must be initiated. Requires judicial proceedings involving actions that propose the use of land for, or construction of, affordable housing or clean energy projects to be filed directly with the Supreme Court and prohibits the Supreme Court from awarding attorneys' fees in these judicial proceedings.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyStreamlines judicial review for clean energy projects, removing legal delays to accelerate development and facilitate environmental approvals.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentStreamlines environmental review for clean energy projects, expediting approvals to advance renewable energy development and reduce regulatory delays.85% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingShortens judicial review timelines for affordable housing projects, reducing development delays and facilitating construction per bill's explicit focus on accelerating approvals.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Affordable Housing

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2700: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Restructures the conveyance tax to a marginal rate system for the sale of properties with residential use, adjusts the tax for multifamily properties to reflect value on a per-unit basis, and applies a cost-of-living adjustment to conveyance tax rates. Allocates revenues from conveyance tax collections. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax collections to the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund to fund infrastructure programs in county-designated transit-oriented development areas that meet minimum standards of transit-supportive density. Allocates a portion of conveyance tax revenues to the Hawaiian Home Lands Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestructures conveyance tax and allocates revenues to fund infrastructure programs via Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, directly advancing public spending priorities.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAllocates conveyance tax revenue to Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for housing infrastructure in transit-oriented development areas, directly funding housing development programs.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllocates conveyance tax revenue to fund infrastructure in transit-oriented development areas, directly supporting transportation access and development through targeted infrastructure funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Taxes

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 949: 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 person. Extends the sunset date of Act 129, SLH 2016, relating to the low-income housing tax credit, from 12/31/2027 to 12/31/2032. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExtends low-income housing tax credit sunset, ensuring continued tax incentives for affordable housing funding and program stability.92% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingExtends LIHTC program duration, enabling continued tax incentives for affordable housing development, aligning with supportive indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2515: RELATING TO WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to be administered by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation. Establishes an advisory council within the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program to advise on environmental and cultural practices within specific developments. Requires reports to the Legislature. Establishes a position. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2031. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes workforce housing program with funding, advisory council, and annual reports to advance affordable housing development under HHFDC, directly supporting housing initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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