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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repeals the leasing restriction on owner-builders who obtain an owner-builder exemption to act as their own contractor and who build or improve residential or farm buildings or structures on property they own or lease and do not offer the buildings or structures for sale. Requires an owner or lessee to provide signed written notice that a residential structure offered for lease or sublease was built or improved by an individual who is not a licensed contractor. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill aims to address Hawaii's affordable rental housing shortage by removing restrictions on individuals who act as their own contractor, known as "owner-builders," when they build or improve residential or farm structures on their own property. Previously, these owner-builders were prohibited from leasing these structures, but this bill now allows them to do so, provided they do not offer them for sale. A key new requirement is that if a residential structure is offered for lease or sublease, the owner or lessee must provide a signed written notice stating that it was built or improved by someone who is not a licensed contractor. This change is intended to encourage more housing development and provide more rental options for residents.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Cochran voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1743&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1743_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1743_HD1_HSCR563-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1743_HD1_HSCR563-26_.pdf |
| HB1743_TESTIMONY_HSG_02-18-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1743_TESTIMONY_HSG_02-18-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1743_.HTM |
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