Homelessness in Hawaii local government
What Hawaii city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about homelessness — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
15 Hawaii meetings since 2024 covered homelessness. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Hawaii with the most homelessness activity
- Hawaii County, HI (8)
- Maui County, HI (7)
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Committee to receive update on parking lot habitation pilot project
The Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee will receive a status update on a pilot project using designated County parking lots for human habitation. Representatives from the Department of Human Concerns and the Office of the Mayor may provide a presentation. No legislative action will be taken during…
Committee to consider using Affordable Housing Fund for houseless residents
The Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee will discuss Bill 77 (2026). This bill proposes requiring a portion of the Affordable Housing Fund be used to provide living environments for the county's houseless population.
Council to consider new property tax tier for homes over $4M
The Council will vote on Bill 128, which would add a new 'Residential Tier Three' real property tax classification for properties with a net taxable value over $4 million. On final reading are Bills 122 and 123, which would reclassify 6.063 acres in Waimea from agricultural to rural/residential to allow subdivision…
Committee to consider performance audit of housing and homelessness funding
The committee will discuss a resolution requesting the County Auditor to conduct a performance audit of real property tax revenues appropriated for housing and homelessness programs. They will also consider a nomination to the Fire Commission and receive minutes from the Hawaii State Association of Counties executive…
Council to vote on $6M in housing and homelessness grants
The County Council will consider awarding $6 million in grants to eight nonprofits for housing and homelessness programs, funded by residential property tax revenues. It will also vote on two director appointments and a resolution urging state protection against federal immigration actions. Other items include a…
Committee to consider bill on property removal and right to shelter
The Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee will consider Bill 111 (2024), which would establish procedures for removing and storing personal property from public encampments and create a right to shelter. The committee may recommend passage on first reading, with or without revisions, or file the bill.
Council to consider property tax exemption for buildings on Hawaiian Home Lands
The Council will hear a bill (Bill 44) to exempt buildings on Hawaiian Home Lands from property taxes and update related State law references. They will also vote on resolutions to accept $1.5 million in federal funds for the Kukuiola Permanent Supportive Housing Project in Kailua-Kona, $270,000 for planning the Pāhoa…
Committee to discuss ECOnorthwest report on homelessness
The Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee will discuss the report "Recommendations to Address Homelessness in Maui County." The committee may hear from ECOnorthwest, the Office of the Mayor, and the Department of Human Concerns. No legislative action will be taken during this meeting.
Council to vote on 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan for housing and homeless grants
The Hawai‘i County Council will consider adopting a multi-year plan for HUD-funded housing and homeless programs. The body will also vote on several small grants for community organizations and police equipment, and review a new salary ordinance for 2025.
Committee considers appointment to East Maui Regional Community Board
The Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee will consider recommending the appointment of Jonathan Likeke Scheuer to a regional board. The committee will also receive an update on a pilot project regarding the use of county parking lots for human habitation.
Council to vote on $10.5M in grants for housing and homelessness
The Hawaii County Council will hold a special meeting on January 31, 2025. They are scheduled to vote on the confirmation of Wesley Segawa as Director of Environmental Management and to adopt Resolution 46-25, which would award $10.5 million in grants to nine nonprofit organizations for programs addressing housing and…
Council to vote on $23.8M in housing and homelessness aid
The Hawaii County Council will consider resolutions awarding over $23 million in grants for housing and homelessness programs, including $10.5 million from Residential Tier Two property taxes for nonprofit services and $13.275 million for affordable rental and workforce housing development. The council will also vote…
Finance Committee to review over $10 million in housing and homelessness grants
The Committee on Finance will consider several resolutions and bills to allocate grant funding for affordable housing, police department enhancements, and agricultural support. The meeting also includes reports on fund transfers and a total budgetary fund balance of $212,488,113.65 as of June 30, 2024.
Committee to consider bill on encampment property removal and right to shelter
The Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee will consider recommending passage of Bill 111 (2024), which establishes procedures for removing personal property from encampments and a right to shelter. The committee may also recommend several other bills: creating a feral animal management fund, expanding…
Committee to consider bill on personal property removal and right to shelter
The Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee will consider Bill 111 (2024). This bill proposes procedures for the removal and storage of personal property in public places and establishes a right to shelter.