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)
- Chamber
- Senate
- Introduced
- Jan 22, 2026
- Last action
- Jan 22, 2026 — Introduced.
- Session
- 2026
- Momentum
- 54 · Moderate