Hawaii HB1919 aims to prevent counties from imposing minimum parking mandates for certain developments, effective July 1, 2027.

Hawaii HB1919, also known as the Parking Reform and Modernization Act, seeks to address the issue of pre-determined minimum parking mandates that increase housing costs. The bill prohibits counties from imposing such mandates for specific developments, including accessory dwelling units, affordable housing, small residences, senior housing, and child care facilities, among others. Effective July 1, 2027, counties will be restricted from requiring more than 0.5 parking stalls per residential unit and one parking stall per 1,000 square feet of commercial floor area.

Hawaii HB1919 aims to prevent counties from imposing minimum parking mandates for certain developments, effective July 1, 2027.

Hawaii HB1919, also known as the Parking Reform and Modernization Act, seeks to address the issue of pre-determined minimum parking mandates that increase housing costs. The bill prohibits counties from imposing such mandates for specific developments, including accessory dwelling units, affordable housing, small residences, senior housing, and child care facilities, among others. Effective July 1, 2027, counties will be restricted from requiring more than 0.5 parking stalls per residential unit and one parking stall per 1,000 square feet of commercial floor area.