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HI SB3335
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brenton Awa
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AI Summary
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Imposes perpetual deed restrictions on housing developed with government funds or assistance to maintain affordability at the original area median income (AMI) level for all future sales
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Eliminates the previous 10-year time limit after which owners could sell at market rate, replacing it with permanent price controls tied to AMI levels
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Removes provisions allowing sellers to receive appreciation-based returns, limiting resale prices to the AMI-adjusted amount plus cost of improvements and amounts owed to the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
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Requires nonprofit housing trusts that acquire such properties to maintain affordability restrictions in perpetuity rather than "as long as practicable"
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Amends HRS sections 201H-47, 201H-49, and 201H-23 to create a separate "local housing market" where prices reflect local wages rather than global buyer resources
Legislative Description
Relating To Creating A Local Housing Market.
Wages
Last Action
Referred to HOU, JDC/WAM.
2/2/2026