Hawaii HB416 amends housing project development rules to exempt certain projects from local zoning and planning regulations.

Hawaii HB416 modifies Section 201H-38 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to allow the corporation to develop housing projects exempt from local planning, zoning, and construction standards. Projects receiving state financing are exempt from county legislative approval. Projects must meet health and safety standards, not impose stricter income requirements, and be exclusively for qualified residents. The land use commission's approval is required within 45 days, or it is deemed approved if not disapproved.

Hawaii HB416 amends housing project development rules to exempt certain projects from local zoning and planning regulations.

Hawaii HB416 modifies Section 201H-38 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to allow the corporation to develop housing projects exempt from local planning, zoning, and construction standards. Projects receiving state financing are exempt from county legislative approval. Projects must meet health and safety standards, not impose stricter income requirements, and be exclusively for qualified residents. The land use commission's approval is required within 45 days, or it is deemed approved if not disapproved.