Hawaii HB2105 aims to stabilize rents by limiting annual increases to three percent.

Hawaii HB2105 introduces a cap on annual rent increases to three percent to address rising rents and housing instability. This bill targets rental households, including families with children, kupuna, persons with disabilities, and essential workers. It aims to prevent displacement and homelessness by ensuring rents do not outpace wage growth. Exemptions include new tenancies, units under federal or state affordable housing programs, and owner-occupied parcels with limited rental units.

Hawaii HB2105 aims to stabilize rents by limiting annual increases to three percent.

Hawaii HB2105 introduces a cap on annual rent increases to three percent to address rising rents and housing instability. This bill targets rental households, including families with children, kupuna, persons with disabilities, and essential workers. It aims to prevent displacement and homelessness by ensuring rents do not outpace wage growth. Exemptions include new tenancies, units under federal or state affordable housing programs, and owner-occupied parcels with limited rental units.