Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes program to retrofit homes in vulnerable areas.

The Strengthen Hawaii Homes Act establishes a program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to retrofit residential properties in historically vulnerable areas. The program aims to enhance resilience against disasters and reduce insurance liabilities. It includes a special fund for the program, eligibility criteria for grants, and rules for evaluators and contractors. The department may provide grants to nonprofit organizations for retrofitting properties. The program is subject to the availability of funds and requires annual reports to the legislature.

Establishes the Strengthen Hawaii Homes program to retrofit homes in vulnerable areas.

The Strengthen Hawaii Homes Act establishes a program within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to retrofit residential properties in historically vulnerable areas. The program aims to enhance resilience against disasters and reduce insurance liabilities. It includes a special fund for the program, eligibility criteria for grants, and rules for evaluators and contractors. The department may provide grants to nonprofit organizations for retrofitting properties. The program is subject to the availability of funds and requires annual reports to the legislature.