Housing (Housing Finance)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 19, 2026

SB 3176: RELATING TO HOUSING.

SB 3176 appropriates state funds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) specifically for rehabilitating, remodeling, renovating, and repairing existing public housing units. The bill directly affects HPHA and the residents living in these publicly managed housing properties by enabling physical upgrades to their homes. Key provisions include allocating money for structural repairs, modernizing facilities, and improving living conditions within the current public housing stock, without creating new housing units or changing eligibility rules. This is a funding measure focused on maintaining and enhancing existing affordable housing infrastructure.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for public housing rehabilitation, directly funding essential housing services through budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill allocates state funds to HPHA for rehabilitating public housing units, directly improving affordable housing conditions and funding existing public housing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1317: RELATING TO WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Establishes the Workforce Housing Regulatory Sandbox Program within 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 annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2030. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

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

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 10, 2026

HB 1672: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires the Department of Education to give reasonable consideration to making all or portions of the facilities of a public school available to housing development for certain employees of the Department when closing the public school. Requires the Department of Education to identify unused public school facilities that may be appropriate for employee housing and inventory suitable grounds available upon public school closure for potential development of employee housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill mandates repurposing unused public school facilities for employee housing development, directly advancing housing availability through facility reuse.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 1726: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, in collaboration with other state and county agencies, to study options for and coordinate the development of a shared statewide housing and infrastructure data platform to inform agency decision-making and state housing and infrastructure investments. Includes the development of a model that assesses the fiscal impacts of development and regional infrastructure investments. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for fiscal impact modeling and housing infrastructure data, promoting fiscal sustainability and informed budget decisions.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingAppropriates funds for statewide housing data platform to inform housing investments and development, advancing housing policy through data-driven decision-making.90% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Affordable Housing Housing Finance Land Use

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3079: RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Makes the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program permanent, with modifications. Repeals the sunset date for Act 92, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingMakes Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Program permanent, ensuring continued funding for affordable housing initiatives through Hawaii Housing Finance Corporation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1214: RELATING TO VACANT HOMES.

Establishes a Vacant Homes Special Fund under the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation for rental assistance programs. Establishes a general excise tax surcharge on an owner that allows a residential real property to remain vacant for 180 days or more a year. Requires persons who own residential real property, but do not live there, to obtain a general excise tax license. Requires the counties to disclose to the Department of Taxation a list of properties classified as not being occupied by an owner of that property. Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to calculate average annual rental value for the basis for the surcharge amount.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes general excise tax surcharge on vacant homes to fund rental assistance program, directly increasing tax revenue for public housing services.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Vacant Homes Special Fund for rental assistance and imposes tax surcharge on vacant properties to increase housing availability and affordability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Sales Tax Housing Finance Property Development Renters

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2068: RELATING TO HOUSING.

Repeals the sunset provision in Act 45, SLH 2024, related to the counties' authorization to develop, construct, finance, refinance, or otherwise provide mixed-use developments.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRepeals sunset on county mixed-use housing authority, enabling continued development of housing projects without expiration.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 2424: RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

Removes the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and removes the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or ability to pay rent. 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingRemoves barriers for qualified residents in HHFDC projects, lowering access requirements to increase affordable housing availability.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development Renters

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2261: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Clarifies the Rental Housing Revolving Fund statute by defining "mixed-income rental projects" to establish consistent eligibility and use of appropriations for mixed-income rental housing projects. Clarifies that mixed-income rental projects are primarily for households at or below one-hundred-forty per cent of the area median income, allowing participation by higher-income households. Authorizes the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to transfer funds between the Rental Housing Revolving Fund into the mixed-income subaccount to support eligible mixed-income projects, without legislative approval. Repeals the sunset date in Act 159, Session Laws of Hawaii 2025, thereby making these provisions permanent. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies eligibility for mixed-income projects targeting 140% AMI, ensuring Rental Housing Revolving Fund supports affordable housing development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Housing Finance Property Development Renters

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1715: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Authorizes HHFDC to designate certain for-sale units as permanently affordable housing, subject to certain restrictions. Clarifies that certain resale and occupancy restrictions apply only to projects developed prior to a certain date. Amends the definition of "qualified resident" for the purposes of HHFDC housing development programs. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingAuthorizes HHFDC to designate permanently affordable housing units and clarifies restrictions to advance affordable housing development without weakening existing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Homeownership Housing Finance

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