HI HB1729

Extends the deadline for county legislative bodies to approve, approve with modification, or disapprove affordable housing projects from 45 days to 90 days after the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation submits preliminary plans and specifications.

Projects are deemed approved by the county legislative body on the 91st day if not previously disapproved, changing the automatic approval threshold from day 46 to day 91.

Applies to projects exempt from zoning, planning, construction standards, and other land development ordinances under Section 201H-38 of Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Takes effect upon approval.