Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 516
RELATING TO HOUSING.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- WARD
- ALCOS (Republican)
- GARCIA (Republican)
- PERRUSO (Democratic)
- PIERICK (Republican)
- QUINLAN (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Repeals the requirement imposed on the counties to allow for the construction of at least two accessory dwelling units on all residentially zoned lots. Establishes the accessory dwelling unit housing development program with the Hawaii Community Development Authority to award subsidies to individuals who build accessory dwelling units. Exempts those accessory dwelling units from general excise tax for the first 3 years of rental.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Referred to HSG/WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 2 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.