HI HR123

Urges county planning and permitting agencies in Hawaii to establish and meet efficiency goals and significantly increase the number of permits issued annually.

Cites Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism forecasts projecting housing unit demand increases of 25,847 units in Honolulu, 19,610 in Hawaii County, 13,949 in Maui County, and 5,287 in Kauai County from 2015 to 2025.

Acknowledges that permit processing delays increase business costs and that regulatory agencies should balance thorough plan review with expeditious permit issuance.

Addresses Hawaii's critical housing shortage by calling for county agencies to shift toward a more production-oriented regulatory stance while maintaining building safety standards.

Directs transmission of certified copies of the resolution to the mayors and planning and permitting agency heads of all Hawaii counties.