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HB 1740

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RELATING TO THE HAWAII HOUSING FINANCE AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Jul 9, 2026
Act 210, 07/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1312).
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 20, 2026
Primary Sponsor
EVSLIN· primary

Summary

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Repeals the prohibition against qualified residents for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation-approved projects holding a majority interest in land and repeals the requirement that qualified residents demonstrate financial viability or ability to pay rent. Limits a qualified resident from owning a majority interest in no more than one property suitable for dwelling purposes, but requiring the disposal of such property within two years. 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. (CD1)

Subjects

Affordable HousingDeed RestrictionsExemptionsHHFDCHousing DevelopmentOwner-OccupancyQualified Residents

Co-sponsors (14)

AMATO · primary
BELATTI · primary
ILAGAN · primary
KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY · primary
KILA · primary
LOWEN · primary
MIYAKE · primary
MORIKAWA · primary
MURAOKA · primary
OLDS · primary
REYES ODA · primary
SOUZA · primary
TARNAS · primary
TODD · primary

Related Bills

SB 2424 · 2026 Regular Session · companion

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