Hawaii HB516 repeals a mandate for counties to allow at least two accessory dwelling units on residential lots and establishes a program to.
Hawaii HB516 repeals the requirement for counties to allow at least two accessory dwelling units on residentially zoned lots, a mandate established by Act 39, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024. Instead, the bill establishes the accessory dwelling unit housing development program to provide matching funds for homeowners constructing or contracting to construct an accessory dwelling unit. The program aims to address Hawaii's housing shortage by incentivizing the construction of low-cost accessory dwelling units.
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