Housing

Oʻahu homeless numbers are up by 12% over last year — about the same as in 2018, according to the annual Point in Time Count. Gov. Josh Green talked with The Conversation on Thursday morning about the long view in tackling the homeless and housing crisis.

A final extension has been announced for non-congregate sheltering, specifically for those still in hotels after being displaced by the Maui wildfires. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol has the details.

Condominium residents of the Courtyards at Waipouli Apartments on Kauaʻi are concerned that they will be displaced once the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands acquires the property.

Interim housing developments taking shape on Maui offer a sense of hope to fire survivors. HPR's Catherine Cluett Pactol spoke with one family who just moved into their new modular home. But no matter where fire survivors find housing, there's no place like home.

Maui County homeowners negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for financial help with paying their mortgage through the Maui Homeowner Assistance Fund.

Gov. Josh Green approved a measure that allows counties to phase out short-term rentals of any classification — even those with non-conforming use permits. HPR's Ashley Mizuo has the story.

With the landmark passage of a state law addressing short-term rentals, Maui County has already announced legislation to phase out vacation rentals in apartment-zoned areas. Mayor Richard Bissen said the county is prepared for legal pushback. If passed, the bill would go into effect in July 2025 for West Maui and in 2026 for the rest of the island. HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol explains.

Senate Bill 3202 would allow two accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, to be built on residential properties. Most of the opposition came from lawmakers who represent urban Honolulu.

The policy, announced by Mayor Richard Bissen and grassroots advocacy group Lahaina Strong, is intended to free up housing for displaced families devastated by the August wildfires. The county will have the authority to enact this policy due to the state Legislature's final approval of Senate Bill 2919.

Two temporary housing projects on Maui will help house those displaced by the wildfires. One will be completed in July, while the other just broke ground.