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Hawaiʻi County community land trust gives families new pathway to home ownership
Hale O Hawaiʻi County is working to secure and preserve a permanent supply of affordable houses for working families of Hawaiʻi County.
Hope Services acquires Kona apartment complex to house unsheltered people
With help from the Oak Foundation Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund, and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hope Services Hawai‘i secured Kani Le‘a apartment complex for $2.7 million.
A new mortgage program will help Native Hawaiian families stay rooted in Hawaiʻi
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs helps to make home ownership possible with a mortgage program offering a low down payment option, a below market interest
rate, and a no mortgage insurance requirement.
57 households face relocation as Hawaiian Home Lands nears purchase of Kaua‘i condos
Last year, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands announced plans to purchase the Courtyards at Waipouli, which will force current tenants to find a new place to live.
New affordable housing units provide more options for Kona families
Kauhale I Ke Kula Uka offers 99 affordable housing units for families earning up to 60% of area median income.
Nā Hale Makoa: Bold new workforce housing project breaks ground in Waikōloa
Nā Hale Makoa is designed to serve households earning up to 140% of area median income, with 139 units of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. Construction is expected to take a little more than a year, with applications to be accepted likely starting about September 2025.
Governor signs nearly $24B budget that will tackle priorities such as affordable housing, health care, Maui recovery
The supplemental budget bill, House Bill 1800, for fiscal year 2025 represents an increase of more than $480 million, with significant funding going to key state priorities.
Hawai‘i to receive more than $6.6 million in federal funding to build more housing
The funding comes from a new grant program based on U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz’s “Yes In My Backyard” legislation.
Benioffs donate additional 158 acres for affordable housing project in Waimea
The newest gift by the Benioffs adds to the 282 acres they previously donated to Hawai‘i Island Community Development Corporation in December 2023.
Annual report shows drop in homelessness on Hawai‘i Island
Bridging The Gap, a coalition of agencies working to end homelessness on the neighbor islands, presented the results of the 2024 Homeless Point in Time Count last week.
Building industry in Hawai‘i recognizes graduating class of journeymen carpenters
Thirteen Big Island residents graduated the Hawai‘i Carpenters Apprenticeship & Training Fund apprenticeship program last Saturday.
Gov. Green signs bills in an effort to unlock affordable housing in Hawaiʻi
Gov. Josh Green, M.D., highlighted the achievements of the 2024 legislative session to unlock more affordable housing across the state in a ceremony at the State Capitol. Green underscored the collaborative efforts behind several significant bills aimed at addressing the state’s housing crisis.
UHERO factbook explains Hawai‘i housing crisis as home sales hit 25-year low
UHERO reported high interest rates, high prices and low supply have continued to keep housing extremely unaffordable.
New Hawai‘i law aimed at tackling illegal short-term rentals, provides counties with home rule authority
Gov. Josh Green touts Senate Bill 2919 as pivotal tool to address the state’s housing crisis and ensures counties can guide their future development, but opponents say it does not address the true causes of Hawai’i’s housing shortage.
YWCA Kaua‘i’s Wiwo‘ole Project to house domestic violence, sexual assault survivors
The six units on ‘Elua Street in Līhu‘e will serve as ‘bridge housing’ for YWCA Kaua‘i clients searching for long-term homes.
Mayor Roth describes Hawai‘i County as strong, ambitious, sustainable in annual address
To combat the rising costs of housing, healthcare, and daily essentials Mayor Mitch Roth announced during the State of the County address his plan to ask the Hawai‘i County Council to decrease property taxes based on a close examination of the county budget.
Gov. Green extends emergency affordable housing proclamation
Developers must now produce 60% of their units at 140% of the area median income or less – instead of the previous 50%-plus requirement.
Big Island Now poll results: Voters divided on 2 priority issues this legislative session
In a poll last week we wanted to know what issues you thought should take priority this legislative session. Out of the 445 votes, 118 voters agreed all the issues listed in the poll were priorities.
State of State: Gov. Green continues commitment to Maui wildfire recovery and affordable living for Hawai‘i residents
Despite the tragedy on Maui, Green said the state came together to support each other. As a result, he reports that the state of Hawai‘i is strong.
Big Island Now poll no. 46: What issues should take priority this legislative session?
Lawmakers plan to address statewide issues laid bare during the devastating Maui wildfires.