Bill > HB811

This bill establishes a strict enforcement mechanism for property owners who fail to address zoning violations in Hawaii. Under the proposed legislation, if a property owner receives a notice of violation from a county planning or permitting agency and does not remediate the issue within the specified timeframe, they will be subject to escalating penalties. Specifically, the owner will be fined a minimum of $1,000 per day that the violation continues. If these fines exceed $5,000, the violation notice will become a lien on the property. Furthermore, if the property owner does not satisfy the lien and begin remediation within thirty days of receiving the lien notice, the county agency is authorized to immediately commence foreclosure proceedings on the property. The bill aims to provide a clear and consequential process for addressing persistent zoning violations, giving property owners multiple opportunities to correct issues while establishing significant financial and legal consequences for continued non-compliance. The legislation is designed to encourage property owners to promptly address zoning violations and maintain community standards.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=811&year=2026