HI SR48

Senate Resolution 48 supports the building of modular and factory manufactured homes in Hawaii, excluding trailer homes.

Modular homes can incorporate water catchment and solar power systems, enabling construction in rural areas with limited infrastructure.

Steel-framed modular homes resist subterranean termites and provide greater durability against hurricanes and earthquakes compared to traditional site-built housing.

Factory-manufactured homes can be relocated, making them suitable for leasehold properties and areas at risk from lava flows, hurricanes, or floods, thereby facilitating mortgage and insurance approvals.

A 2002 Oahu steel-framed housing factory demonstrated cost savings of over 50 percent, manufacturing homes at $60 per square foot versus $120-$180 per square foot for site-built housing.