Hawaii HB2070 amends housing criteria to prioritize certain applicants and expand income eligibility.

Hawaii HB2070 modifies the criteria for housing assistance by prioritizing applicants most in need, including state or county employees, and those displaced by governmental actions. The bill also allows households with incomes up to 20% higher than the maximum sales price to qualify for housing. It mandates the validation of preference status before occupancy and repeals certain existing statutory material. The changes take effect upon approval.

Hawaii HB2070 amends housing criteria to prioritize certain applicants and expand income eligibility.

Hawaii HB2070 modifies the criteria for housing assistance by prioritizing applicants most in need, including state or county employees, and those displaced by governmental actions. The bill also allows households with incomes up to 20% higher than the maximum sales price to qualify for housing. It mandates the validation of preference status before occupancy and repeals certain existing statutory material. The changes take effect upon approval.