Housing

Maui Fire Report Heightens Fears That Manoa Development Will Increase Risk There Ellen Sofio/Civil Beat/2024

Maui Fire Report Heightens Fears That Manoa Development Will Increase Risk There

The home builder says 93 new homes — and 360 parking stalls — will actually mean less traffic in a densely populated corner of the valley.

Maui Housing Advocates Push For Rent Control Bill To Cap Soaring Prices Leo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024

Maui Housing Advocates Push For Rent Control Bill To Cap Soaring Prices

A proposal aimed at stabilizing rents got its first hearing before the Housing and Land Use Committee.

Controversial Monster Home Goes On Sale For $13 Million In West Maui Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Controversial Monster Home Goes On Sale For $13 Million In West Maui

A real estate listing for the compound that triggered years of bitter feuds with neighbors comes with a warning: “Buyer to do their own Due Diligence.”

Why Do Efforts To Impose Higher Taxes On Empty Homes In Honolulu Keep Stalling? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Why Do Efforts To Impose Higher Taxes On Empty Homes In Honolulu Keep Stalling?

Supporters say the measure would help combat the affordable housing crisis. But questions remain about who should be exempt and how it would be implemented.

Staffing Shortages Plus More Cases Are Causing Delays At The State Public Housing Agency Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Staffing Shortages Plus More Cases Are Causing Delays At The State Public Housing Agency

Advocates say delays in updating tenants’ information can threaten their housing security and put them at risk of an eviction.

Kula Residents Say They Have Built A Closer And More Resilient Community Since The Fire Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

Kula Residents Say They Have Built A Closer And More Resilient Community Since The Fire

A steady stream of volunteers has helped clean the land of debris and potential fuel for future fires.

Hawaii Got a Grant To Speed Up Infrastructure For Affordable Housing But Needs Much More David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Hawaii Got a Grant To Speed Up Infrastructure For Affordable Housing But Needs Much More

One idea, already in place in other states, is a state infrastructure bank that would provide gap financing to help housing projects move forward.

Denby Fawcett: Laie Beachfront Developer Cited For Starting Work Without Permits Courtesy:Faye Fukuyama /2024

Denby Fawcett: Laie Beachfront Developer Cited For Starting Work Without Permits

The housing project, aimed at providing middle-class residential rental units for North Shore families, is being put in by the development arm of the Mormon church.

This South Maui Race Is Likely To Determine The Balance Of Power On The County Council Courtesy: Tom Cook and Kelly King

This South Maui Race Is Likely To Determine The Balance Of Power On The County Council

The Aug. 8 fires emboldened politicians to crack down on the proliferation of short-term rentals to deal with a growing housing crisis. Now it’s an election issue.

Maui Moves Closer To Phasing Out Thousands Of Short-Term Rentals To Deal With Housing Crisis Cammy Clark/Civil Beat/2024

Maui Moves Closer To Phasing Out Thousands Of Short-Term Rentals To Deal With Housing Crisis

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the County Council approve the mayor’s proposal, with some tweaks, despite concerns that it will wreak economic havoc.