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Op-Ed: Proposed ADU rules could help boost Maui County housing supply
Op-Ed: Jonathan Helton, a policy analyst with the Grassroot Institute of Hawaiʻi, discusses proposed ADU rules that he says could help boost Maui County’s housing supply.
Council focuses on zoning issues throughout this month
The Maui County Council will meet July 8 at 9 a.m. to consider zoning legislation on agricultural tourism, parking requirements for electric vehicles, food trucks in the agricultural district, the size of accessory dwellings and the definition of various land-use terms.
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.
HCF announces $40M grant to HomeAid Hawaiʻi to support Ka La‘i Ola West Maui housing project for wildfire survivors
The Ka La‘i Ola interim housing development for wildfire survivors in West Maui received a significant boost today as the Hawai‘i Community Foundation through its Maui Strong Fund, announced a $40 million grant to local nonprofit HomeAid Hawai‘i.
Government, nonprofit partners join to launch $500M Maui Interim Housing Plan, unveil shovel-ready lot at Maui Lani
The collective effort, called the “Maui Interim Housing Plan” commits to securing a pool of 3,000 housing units with 18-month commitments to provide a stable place for households displaced by the Maui fires, currently residing in short-term hotels.
Maui council to consider bill to establish criteria for ʻOhana Assistance Pilot Program
The Maui council will consider a bill Dec. 15 to establish criteria for the ʻOhana Assistance Pilot Program, which offers grants of up to $100,000 to build an accessory dwelling or second farm dwelling for residents’ long-term occupancy.
Maui Committee OKs Bill for Affordable ʻOhana Units
The affordable accessory dwelling bill, which would permit ʻohana units on certain smaller lots, gained unanimous committee support and now heads to the full council for first reading.
Cochran Proposes ʻOhana Units for Long-Term Affordable Housing
Councilmember Elle Cochran today introduced a proposal to prioritize the use of accessory dwelling units, sometimes called ʻohana units, for long-term tenants.