HI SCR160

Urges four state agencies—Hawaii Public Housing Authority, Department of Human Services' Homeless Programs Office, Statewide Office on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, and Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation—to collaboratively create a "housing ladder" program helping subsidized housing participants transition to unsubsidized housing.

Program strategies may include financial literacy counseling, workforce training, transitional rental assistance, tenant education, and partnerships with private housing providers.

Addresses Hawaii's affordable housing shortage where demand for subsidized housing exceeds available units, with thousands of individuals and families on waiting lists.

Requests the collaborating agencies submit a report with findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2027 Regular Session.