HB 408 Summary

• Exempts private residences from the definition of "historic property" unless the owner has entered or nominated the residence onto the Hawaii register of historic places.

• Clarifies that the Department of Land and Natural Resources is not required to review projects on private residences over 50 years old that are not registered or nominated for registration as historic properties.

• Amends Section 6E-2 and Section 6E-10 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to implement these exemptions and clarifications.

• Addresses concerns that nearly 40% of private residences on Oahu were built before 1969, and current historic preservation review requirements have delayed building permits by several months.

• Effective date: July 1, 2019.