Bill > HB703

This bill extends the sunset date for Hawaii's State Rent Supplement Program for Kupuna (elderly individuals) from June 30, 2026, to June 30, 2028. The legislation addresses a critical housing challenge facing kupuna, who are particularly vulnerable to homelessness due to fixed incomes and dramatically increasing rental prices statewide. The existing rent supplement program provides support for qualified kupuna who are currently homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. By extending the program's sunset date, the bill aims to provide continued certainty and housing assistance to these vulnerable elderly residents, ensuring they have ongoing access to critical rent supplement support. The bill's findings emphasize the significant housing challenges faced by kupuna and underscores the importance of maintaining this housing assistance program to help prevent homelessness among older Hawaii residents.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=703&year=2025