HI HB1816

Increases the maximum grant amount for the Cesspool Compliance Pilot Grant Project from $20,000 to $30,000 per property owner.

Allows property owners who previously received grants to apply for additional funding up to $30,000 for the same cesspool conversion.

Appropriates $5,000,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund the cesspool compliance grant program.

Appropriates $174,366 to establish 2.0 full-time equivalent permanent positions within the Department of Health to administer the program.

Updates eligibility requirements to reference the 2022 Hawaii cesspool prioritization tool and expands reimbursable expenses to include registered wastewater and plumbing supply companies.