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This bill addresses Hawaii's affordable housing challenges by prohibiting local governments from applying inclusionary zoning requirements to housing specifically offered to state residents who are owner-occupants or renters and do not own other real property. The legislation responds to the state's ongoing housing shortage, which has forced many local residents to move out of Hawaii in search of more affordable options. Inclusionary zoning is a land-use practice that typically requires developers to set aside a portion of new housing units at below-market prices for lower-income residents. The bill defines inclusionary zoning requirements as mandates to set aside a fraction of housing developments to be sold or rented at reduced prices. By creating this exemption, the bill aims to support local residents' ability to purchase or rent homes by preventing additional regulatory barriers that might increase housing costs. The legislation seeks to preserve local communities and provide housing opportunities specifically for Hawaii residents who do not already own property, while potentially making new housing developments more accessible to those currently struggling with the state's expensive real estate market.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=67&year=2025