Hawaii HB284 mandates building permits for housing projects be issued within 60 days if applications are complete.

Hawaii HB284 aims to expedite building permit approvals for single-family and multi-family housing projects by requiring counties to issue permits within 60 days of a complete application. This law responds to findings that Hawaii's permit processing times are significantly longer than in other states, contributing to high home prices and discouraging new developments. If a county fails to act within the 60-day period, the permit is automatically approved unless the county notifies the applicant of non-compliance.

Hawaii HB284 mandates building permits for housing projects be issued within 60 days if applications are complete.

Hawaii HB284 aims to expedite building permit approvals for single-family and multi-family housing projects by requiring counties to issue permits within 60 days of a complete application. This law responds to findings that Hawaii's permit processing times are significantly longer than in other states, contributing to high home prices and discouraging new developments. If a county fails to act within the 60-day period, the permit is automatically approved unless the county notifies the applicant of non-compliance.