Applicants should start seeing a difference soon, the mayor says, thanks to new technology.
Permit Pileup
In this ongoing series about Honolulu’s notoriously troubled Department of Planning and Permitting, we seek to explain the failures, inequities and inefficiencies in Oahu’s permitting process and explore solutions that would make the system work better for everyone.
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Permit Pileup: An Update from Honolulu’s Mayor
Mahalo to Mayor Rick Blangiardi for joining us to discuss new updates at the Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting.
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Speedier Reviews, Quicker Honolulu Building Permits? Not So Fast
The county says it’s doing its job faster, but that’s not yet translating to faster permits for property owners.
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‘Renovation Aloha’ Home Flippers Hit With Flurry Of Building Violations
Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama continue to renovate Oʻahu homes without proper permits even as their show seeks taxpayer subsidies.
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At Honolulu’s Troubled Permitting Department, There Are Signs Of Hope
People have been waiting way too long for permits, with many applications literally taking years, but city data suggests the system is gaining speed.
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Honolulu Yanks ‘Renovation Aloha’ Permit After Civil Beat Exposes Illegal Work
HGTV hosts Tristyn and Kamohai Kalama are facing backlash because some of their speedy projects lacked proper permits.
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For ‘Renovation Aloha,’ Permit Violations Are The Cost Of Doing Business
As the saying goes, it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission. The Kalamas have turned that adage into profit.
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Honolulu Finally Fires Electrical Inspector Who Approved His Own Jobs
During the investigation, the inspector was put on leave and collected 16 months of pay.
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The Backlog Of Honolulu Building Permits Is Taking A Toll On City Revenue
Time is money, and it’s not just permit applicants who lose. The city pays a price, too.