Bill > HB1828

This bill amends existing law to establish clearer income requirements for a "farm dwelling," which is a single-family home on a farm. Previously, income from agricultural activity was a factor, but this bill specifies that for a farm dwelling to be a permissible use in agricultural districts, the agricultural activity must be considered a farming operation under section 165-2 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and conducted on more than 50% of the lot. Additionally, the family occupying the dwelling must now generate either at least $30,000 in annual income from agriculture, verifiable through their state general excise tax return or an agricultural dedication approved by the county, or at least 20% of their total gross household income, verifiable through their state income tax return, provided they consent to tax disclosure.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1828&year=2026