HB 1744 Summary

• Authorizes issuance of general obligation bonds to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority for development and construction of approximately 904 permanent supportive housing units for chronically homeless individuals and families

• Allows Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to consider applications from Hawaii Public Housing Authority for federal low-income housing tax credits under Internal Revenue Code section 42 to support construction of these units

• Establishes a five-year Homelessness Triage Center Pilot Program administered by the Department of Human Services to provide temporary shelter and referral services for homeless adults with serious mental illness, chronic medical conditions, or chronic substance abuse; program expires June 30, 2027

• Appropriates $2,500,000 for fiscal year 2022-2023 to establish and administer the Homelessness Triage Center Pilot Program, including funding for one full-time planner or specialist position

• Authorizes general obligation bonds and appropriations for housing construction in fiscal year 2022-2023, with bond funds remaining available until June 30, 2024