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Catholic Charities’ Hale Pilina affordable rental housing in Kahului reaches halfway point
One year after breaking ground, Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation announced continued progress on the construction of Hale Pilina, an affordable rental housing development that will provide 178 homes for Maui families in need of stable, affordable housing.
Council Budget Committee chair calls for fiscal discipline amid rising costs of living
Maui County Council Member Yuki Lei Sugimura called for a “disciplined” fiscal year 2027 budget Monday, citing the strain high gas and grocery prices have placed on local residents. Sugimura, who chairs the Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee, said the move is necessary as inflation continues to squeeze household pocketbooks across the islands. “Our […]
La‘akea Village kicks off ‘ambitious’ 4-year goal to build homes for adults with developmental disabilities
La’akea Village has wanted to build housing since it was created in 2000 but hasn’t had the capacity to carry out a project until now, the head of the organization said.
‘Vienna model’ bill advances to limit rental housing fund surpluses to more housing
A state Senate committee has advanced a bill that uses the “Vienna Model” of housing in Austria, where limited-profit housing associations create a sustainable cycle of money available for future development.
Schatz requests HUD update on Maui housing needs in wake of wildfire; says use of TVRs have skewed the rental market
“We cannot pretend that we are still in the wake of a smoldering burn zone, and any roof over anyone’s head is an acceptable alternative. We are too far from that moment to not think about what is happening to the island of Maui, its economy and its people,” said Sen. Schatz.
Hawaiʻi gets $3M to expand affordable housing for low-income households
US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) today announced that Hawai‘i will receive $3 million to improve and expand affordable housing for low-income households across the state.
Gov. Ige signs bills supporting more affordable housing, ʻOhana Zones
Governor David Ige signed three bills into law on Friday that he said supports the state’s ongoing effort to build more affordable homes and provide families and individuals experiencing homelessness with the services they need.