Bill > HB1088

This bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 302A-1603 to add a sixth exemption to school impact fees, specifically for housing developed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. School impact fees are charges levied on new residential developments to help fund local school infrastructure and facilities. The new exemption means that housing constructed by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries will not be required to pay these fees. The bill maintains the existing exemptions for housing that excludes school-aged children, transient accommodations, nonresidential developments, and developments with existing education contribution agreements. The legislation will take effect on July 1, 3000 (which appears to be a placeholder date), and it does not affect any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that were established before its effective date. The bill is part of Hawaii's efforts to support housing development for Native Hawaiian communities by reducing financial barriers to construction.

Budget and Finance, Education, Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1088&year=2026