HI HB1719

Manufactured homes complying with federal construction standards (24 CFR part 3280) become a permitted use by right on any residentially zoned lot in Hawaii's urban district where detached dwellings are allowed, without requiring discretionary or special use permits.

Counties cannot impose residential building design requirements on manufactured homes that are more restrictive than those applied to site-built dwellings, and cannot require compliance with state or county building codes for matters already covered by federal manufactured housing standards.

Homeowners' associations, condominium associations, and cooperative housing corporations are prohibited from enforcing covenants that actively or effectively ban manufactured homes meeting the bill's requirements.

Manufactured homes are classified as real property for purposes of transfer, conveyance, mortgage, liens, and foreclosure, with title transfers required to be recorded through the land court or bureau of conveyances like other real estate.

Counties retain authority to regulate foundations, installation, utility connections, and may restrict manufactured homes in special management areas, flood hazard zones, and high wildfire risk areas.