#fast track housing

DHHL launches in-house permitting, fast-tracking its ability to get beneficiaries off the waitlist and into homes

In a milestone initiative, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Director Kali Watson signed the program’s first in-house building permit for its Yorktown transitional housing project Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. This new approach is set to streamline the building permit process and will enable the department to advance on the development of more than 20 homestead projects statewide.

Alaula Builders selects 40 Maui families in Kīhei workforce housing lottery

Alaula Builders shared they will be presenting two more 100% workforce housing neighborhoods before the Maui County Council in April to address the pressing need for local housing on the island.

The Anatomy of a Land Development: How a Housing Proposal in Waiehu Came About

It is almost universally accepted that Maui is in dire need of more affordable housing. The Waiehu-based Hale Mahalou Ke Kahua initiative promises an ambitious solution to a pressing need.

Maui Council Approves Request to Increase Affordable Housing Requirements for Fast Track Projects

The measure, introduced by Councilmember Mike Molina, requires that 201H affordable projects, must consist of a minimum of 75 percent of the total units for individuals and families within very low, low, low-moderate, moderate and above-moderate income households.

Maui Affordable Housing, Transportation Legislation Passes Out of Committee

The bill proposes an expedited review process for county permits for qualifying 100% residential workforce housing projects.

Fast-Track Affordable Housing Project Proposed in Waikapū

A 45-day period for fast-track consideration has started on the proposed 48-unit Waikapū Gardens-Phase II, affordable housing project in Central Maui.