HI SB142

Amends Section 302A-1603 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to add a new subsection (c) establishing complete exemptions from school impact fees for six categories of housing development.

Exempts housing projects certified for general excise tax exemption under section 201H-36, all government housing projects, and projects processed under sections 46-15.1 and 201H-38.

Exempts alterations or expansions to existing dwelling units that do not create additional units or change the unit's use, even if a county building permit is required.

Exempts legally permitted accessory dwelling units and ohana dwelling units (second dwelling units with separate kitchen, bedrooms, and bathrooms).

Exempts affordable housing units developed by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and affordable housing units assisted by the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation.

Effective date: December 1, 2050.