HI HCR44

Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation is requested to conduct a feasibility analysis on factory-built housing (manufactured and modular homes) as a solution to the state's housing shortage.

The analysis should research the potential of implementing manufactured modular housing designs in Hawaii to address the need for 26,000 to 47,000 new housing units before 2030.

Factory-built housing offers potential benefits including reduced labor and materials costs, compressed construction schedules, and improved quality control compared to traditional site-built housing.

The Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the convening of the 2023 Regular Session.

Certified copies of the resolution are to be transmitted to the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and the Executive Director of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.