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This bill addresses Hawaii's affordable housing challenges by modifying county zoning laws to prohibit inclusionary zoning requirements for specific types of housing. Specifically, the bill prevents counties from imposing inclusionary zoning (a practice that typically requires developers to set aside a portion of housing units at below-market prices) on housing that is exclusively offered for sale or rent to Hawaii state residents who are owner-occupants or renters and do not own any other real property. The bill's legislative findings highlight the state's current housing shortage, which is driving skilled workers away and allowing wealthy out-of-state or international buyers to purchase properties that often remain vacant. By creating this exemption, the bill aims to help local residents access housing by ensuring that certain housing developments can be dedicated entirely to state residents without being subject to additional affordable housing requirements. The bill recognizes that current inclusionary zoning practices often have limited timeframes for maintaining affordable housing status and seeks to provide a more targeted approach to supporting local housing needs. The modification will be made to Section 46-4 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, and the act will take effect immediately upon approval.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=67&year=2026