Affordable Housing is a complex problem stemming from multiple issues, so no solution will fix everything. Many ideas and solutions must be implemented. Share yours.
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This may seem obvious, but working together with extended family is another way you can afford a home. Here in Hawaii, it’s often the norm to have...
Sometimes, finding affordable housing means thinking outside the box. One idea that can help local families continue residing in Hawaii is to take...
The perception is that Hawai’i homes are often scooped up by out-of-state buyers with cash and used only as vacation rentals to supplement income....
For families that are struggling, an old bill (like SB 2150) that provides an additional stipend per month for housing can make a huge difference....
Another idea could be to loosen zoning laws and make it easier to build housing all across the state of Hawai’i. Nolan Gray is a strong advocate...
The University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa is currently working with a private developer who is building a mixed-used affordable housing project that...
The Air Force recently returned 363 leased acres on Moloka‘i back to the Department of Hawaiian Homelands. This is now opening up a dialogue about...
Currently, the Hawai‘i Community Development Authority and Kaua‘i County requires certain new developments to provide 20% affordable units. While...
In 2022, Representative Gene Ward aimed to eliminate the down payment requirement on home buying in a proposed bill. If homebuyers met four...
Tiny homes have been trending for several years now, and could be a low-cost solution to Hawai‘i’s housing crisis. It costs much less to build a...
In order to avoid monster homes (giant homes with multiple housing units) in residential neighborhoods, an alternative could be to change laws for...
Similar to tiny homes, building a space for modular or mobile homes and trailers could be an affordable alternative to expensive homes that are...
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