HB 1711: Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Sales Price
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-04-30
Current Status:
Passed
(2026-06-24: Act 129, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Amends, for purposes of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rent-to-Own Program, the period during which the sales price of a dwelling unit is required to remain fixed from 5 years to a period of up to 10 years. (CD1)
Amends, for purposes of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rent-to-Own Program, the period during which the sales price of a dwelling unit is required to remain fixed from 5 years to a period of up to 10 years. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Amends, for purposes of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rent-to-Own Program, the period during which the sales price of a dwelling unit is required to remain fixed from five years to an option period to be determined by the Corporation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Amends, for purposes of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rent-to-Own Program, the period during which the sales price of a dwelling unit is required to remain fixed from five years to an option period to be determined by the Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Amends, for purposes of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rent-to-Own Program, the period during which the sales price of a dwelling unit is required to remain fixed from five years to an option period to be determined by the Corporation.
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HOUSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 201H-181, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The sales price shall be established at the
beginning of the rental term and shall remain fixed for [the first five
years] a period of up to ten years after the rental agreement is
executed. During this period, the
participant shall have the option of purchasing the unit at the designated
sales price. If the participant does not
elect to purchase the unit within the [five-year] option period,
the renter shall forfeit the right to continue living in the unit and the unit
shall be made available to another purchaser or renter."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Sales Price
Description:
Amends, for purposes of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rent-to-Own Program, the period during which the sales price of a dwelling unit is required to remain fixed from 5 years to a period of up to 10 years. (CD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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H.B. NO. |
1711 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HOUSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 201H-181, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The sales price shall be established at the
beginning of the rental term and shall remain fixed for [the first five years]
a period of up to ten years after the rental agreement is executed. During this period, the participant shall
have the option of purchasing the unit at the designated sales price. If the participant does not elect to purchase
the unit within the [five-year] option period, the renter shall
forfeit the right to continue living in the unit and the unit shall be made
available to another purchaser or renter."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Sales Price
Description:
Amends, for purposes of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rent-to-Own Program, the period during which the sales price of a dwelling unit is required to remain fixed from 5 years to a period of up to 10 years. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
1711 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
S.D. 1 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HOUSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 201H-181, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The sales price shall be established at the
beginning of the rental term and shall remain fixed [for the first five
years after the rental agreement is executed.] during the option period
established by the corporation.
During this period, the participant shall have the option of purchasing
the unit at the designated sales price.
If the participant does not elect to purchase the unit within the [five-year]
option period, the renter shall forfeit the right to continue living in
the unit and the unit shall be made available to another purchaser or
renter."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Sales Price
Description:
Amends, for purposes of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rent-to-Own Program, the period during which the sales price of a dwelling unit is required to remain fixed from five years to an option period to be determined by the Corporation. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
1711 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HOUSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 201H-181, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The sales price shall be established at the
beginning of the rental term and shall remain fixed [for the first five
years after the rental agreement is executed.] during the option period
established by the corporation.
During this period, the participant shall have the option of purchasing
the unit at the designated sales price.
If the participant does not elect to purchase the unit within the [five-year]
option period, the renter shall forfeit the right to continue living in
the unit and the unit shall be made available to another purchaser or
renter."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Sales Price
Description:
Amends, for purposes of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rent-to-Own Program, the period during which the sales price of a dwelling unit is required to remain fixed from five years to an option period to be determined by the Corporation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to housing.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 201H-181, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) The sales price shall be established at the
beginning of the rental term and shall remain fixed [for the first five
years after the rental agreement is executed.] during the option period
established by the corporation.
During this period, the participant shall have the option of purchasing
the unit at the designated sales price.
If the participant does not elect to purchase the unit within the [five-year]
option period, the renter shall forfeit the right to continue living in
the unit and the unit shall be made available to another purchaser or
renter."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Housing; Rent-to-Own Program; Sales Price
Description:
Amends, for purposes of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation's Rent-to-Own Program, the period during which the sales price of a dwelling unit is required to remain fixed from five years to an option period to be determined by the Corporation.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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Status
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| Jun 24, 2026 | Act 129, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230). |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Act 129, 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230). |
| May 8, 2026 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
| May 7, 2026 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| May 6, 2026 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816). |
| May 6, 2026 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| May 6, 2026 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none. |
| May 1, 2026 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26 |
| May 1, 2026 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 101-26). |
| May 1, 2026 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26. |
| May 1, 2026 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 101-26) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 29, 2026 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Elefante; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 10:00AM in conference room 224. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Tuesday 04-28-26 10:05AM in conference room 224. |
| Apr 24, 2026 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Monday 04-27-26 10:05AM in conference room 224. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Friday, 04-24-26 10:05AM in conference room 224. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 717). |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Chang Chair; Hashimoto Co-Chair; Elefante. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
| Apr 20, 2026 | House Conferees Appointed: Evslin, Miyake Co-Chairs; Muraoka. |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
| Apr 16, 2026 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 609) in amended form (SD 2). |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3721) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). |
| Apr 7, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C.. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Reported from HOU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3204) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 17, 2026 | The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HOU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Chang, Hashimoto, Elefante, Rhoads; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-17-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Referred to HOU, WAM. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 39). |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 865-26), recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Mar 2, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Alcos. |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Bill scheduled for decision making on Monday, 03-02-26 10:00AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 27, 2026 | The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-02-26. |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-27-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Reported from HSG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 567-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Feb 11, 2026 | The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Evslin, Miyake, Cochran, Grandinetti, Kila, Kitagawa, La Chica, Muraoka, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by HSG on Wednesday, 02-11-26 9:00AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Referred to HSG, FIN, referral sheet 1 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Prefiled. |
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| May 6, 2026 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| May 6, 2026 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 14, 2026 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 7, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Mar 17, 2026 | The committee(s) on HOU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Housing |
Passed |
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| Mar 5, 2026 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 2, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 11, 2026 | The committee on HSG recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Housing |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Hawai‘i Association of REALTORS® | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Hawai‘i Association of REALTORS® (HAR) | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Housing Hawai‘i’s Future | *** Support | Mar 17, 2026 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 865-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 1711
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 1711, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HOUSING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation; Hawaiʻi Association of REALTORS; and Housing Hawaiʻi's Future.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1711, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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____________________________ CHRIS TODD, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 567-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 1711
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Housing, to which was referred H.B. No. 1711 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HOUSING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation and Housing Hawaiʻi's Future. Your Committee received comments on this measure from one individual.
Your Committee finds that the existing five-year fixed price period under the Rent-to-Own Program can limit flexibility for participants and the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation because market conditions, financing timelines, and household circumstances vary considerably across projects. Your Committee further finds that establishing an option period tailored by the Corporation will allow for more accurate alignment of pricing stability with program goals while ensuring that renters have a meaningful opportunity to transition to homeownership. This measure will better support long-term affordability and improve pathways for households seeking to purchase their own homes.
Your Committee has amended this measure by changing the effective date to July 1, 3000, to encourage further discussion.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Housing that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 1711, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 1711, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Housing,
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____________________________ LUKE A. EVSLIN, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 7, 2026 | HB1711_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-07-26_.PDF |
| Mar 17, 2026 | HB1711_HD1_TESTIMONY_HOU_03-17-26_.PDF |
| Feb 28, 2026 | HB1711_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-27-26_.PDF |
| Feb 10, 2026 | HB1711_TESTIMONY_HSG_02-11-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
1MIN
Conference Committee
34SEC
Conference Committee
42SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Education
42SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Housing
30SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Education
30SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Housing
54SEC
House Standing Committee on Finance
1MIN
