Allows housing projects to prioritize applicants living or working within five miles.
The bill amends Hawaii law to allow housing projects to give preference to applicants whose primary residence or workplace is within five miles of the project. This aims to alleviate the shortage of affordable housing, reduce commute times, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and mitigate adverse impacts from new development. The corporation can adopt rules to implement this provision.
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