Bill > HB631

This bill prohibits condominium and planned community associations (homeowners' associations) from charging unit owners any filing, application, or similar fees when they want to improve, alter, repair, or renovate their own unit or associated real property, including exterior portions. The bill specifically amends two chapters of Hawaii Revised Statutes (Chapter 421J and Chapter 514B) to add identical language preventing these associations from imposing such fees. This means that if a homeowner in a condominium or planned community wants to make changes to their property, they cannot be required to pay additional administrative fees for seeking approval. The legislation takes effect immediately upon approval and does not impact any rights, penalties, or proceedings that existed before its enactment. The intent appears to be reducing financial barriers for homeowners who wish to maintain or improve their own property within a common interest community.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=631&year=2026