Hawaii HB1489 appropriates $10.8 million annually for homelessness services, including housing first, rapid re-housing, family assessment centers.

Hawaii HB1489 addresses the homelessness crisis by appropriating $10.8 million annually for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. These funds support critical services such as housing first, rapid re-housing, family assessment centers, and homeless outreach and legal services. The bill aims to ensure continuity and effectiveness of these programs, which have shown positive results in addressing homelessness. The funding is intended to fill gaps in the homeless programs base budget, providing essential support to vulnerable populations.

Hawaii HB1489 appropriates $10.8 million annually for homelessness services, including housing first, rapid re-housing, family assessment centers.

Hawaii HB1489 addresses the homelessness crisis by appropriating $10.8 million annually for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. These funds support critical services such as housing first, rapid re-housing, family assessment centers, and homeless outreach and legal services. The bill aims to ensure continuity and effectiveness of these programs, which have shown positive results in addressing homelessness. The funding is intended to fill gaps in the homeless programs base budget, providing essential support to vulnerable populations.