Housing (Affordable Housing)

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 203: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.

Revises the deadline for a county council to take action on a low- and moderate-income housing project's application from 45 days to 90 days after receipt of the applicable agency's report and the proposed project's preliminary plans and specifications.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill extends county council deadline for affordable housing project approvals from 45 to 90 days, facilitating development by reducing rushed rejections of low/moderate-income housing applications.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Property Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1451: RELATING TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

Establishes the Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force within the Hawaii Community Development Authority to update the Affordable Rental Housing Report and Ten-Year Plan maps, tier tables, and inventories of state lands suitable and available for affordable housing development. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates Affordable Housing Land Inventory Task Force to update housing maps/inventories and appropriates funds for state lands development, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Community Development Property Development

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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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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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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1096: RELATING TO TENANT SELECTION.

Repeals the tenant selection preferences for disabled veterans and the spouses of deceased veterans in the State Low-Income Housing Program. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✗ HousingOpposes HousingRepeals tenant preferences for disabled veterans in low-income housing, weakening targeted protections and reducing access for a vulnerable group in housing programs.95% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransRepeals tenant selection preferences for disabled veterans and spouses of deceased veterans in housing program, removing a benefit.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Veteran Housing

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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