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HI HB2070

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds new eligibility preferences for Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) housing programs, including proximity to applicant's workplace, state or county employee status, and returning residents who graduated from higher education within the past two years
  • Requires HHFDC to set aside a percentage of units (amount left blank in bill) specifically for state or county employees in projects developed under the program
  • Allows households with incomes up to 20% higher than the income threshold used to calculate maximum sales price to qualify for unit purchases
  • Establishes a three-step applicant selection process: ranking applicants by preference criteria, selecting within equally-ranked pools by application date, and validating preference status before occupancy
  • Authorizes HHFDC to adopt administrative rules to establish additional eligibility criteria

Legislative Description

Relating To Housing.

Housing

Last Action

Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 3

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Housing1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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