Hawaii 2026 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR46

Introduced
3/10/26  
Refer
3/19/26  
Report Pass
4/7/26  
Engrossed
4/8/26  

Caption

Supporting The Use Of The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund To Fund Predevelopment Costs For Any Government Affordable Housing Development Project Through Interim Loans To Expedite The Delivery Of Affordable Housing To Hawaii's Residents.

Impact

The proposal encourages the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation to broaden the use of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund, which has traditionally been limited to projects they own or administer. By extending this funding mechanism to other government projects, it is anticipated that more affordable housing developments can be initiated, addressing a pressing need within the community. This shift may also help alleviate financial pressures on local governments that struggle to secure flexible funding options for housing initiatives.

Summary

SCR46 is a Senate Concurrent Resolution introduced in the State of Hawaii aiming to support the use of the Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund for financing predevelopment costs associated with government-affordable housing development projects. The bill promotes funding through interim loans, with the goal of expediting the delivery of affordable housing to residents across Hawaii. This resolution reflects ongoing concerns regarding housing affordability in the state and the necessity for innovative financial solutions to stimulate development.

Contention

Notably, the bill acknowledges that predevelopment financing carries greater risks than construction financing, including the potential impracticality of projects and the risk of lenders not recovering their loans. While the resolution does endorse a mechanism for repaying these loans through permanent financing sources of the projects, it raises questions about the feasibility and management of such financial arrangements given the inherent risks involved. Discussions may emerge around the responsibilities of developers and the potential impact on housing availability.

Further_notes

SCR46 not only reinforces the role of the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation in affordable housing but also emphasizes the importance of predevelopment funding for advancing new projects. The bill's success will largely depend on the collaborative efforts between government entities, financial institutions, and developers to navigate the complexities associated with housing development in Hawaii.

Companion Bills

HI SR45

Same As Supporting The Use Of The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund To Fund Predevelopment Costs For Any Government Affordable Housing Development Project Through Interim Loans To Expedite The Delivery Of Affordable Housing To Hawaii's Residents.

HI HCR83

Same As Supporting The Use Of The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund To Fund Predevelopment Costs For Any Government Affordable Housing Development Project Through Interim Loans To Expedite The Delivery Of Affordable Housing To Hawaii's Residents.

Previously Filed As

HI SB1170

Relating To The Expeditious Redevelopment And Development Of Affordable Rental Housing.

HI SB26

Relating To Affordable Housing.

HI SB71

Relating To The Rental Housing Revolving Fund.

HI SB1229

Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.

HI SB1328

Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.

HI HB203

Relating To Affordable Housing Development.

HI HB744

Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.

HI HB1009

Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.

HI SB80

Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.

HI HB460

Relating To The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund.

Similar Bills

HI SR45

Supporting The Use Of The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund To Fund Predevelopment Costs For Any Government Affordable Housing Development Project Through Interim Loans To Expedite The Delivery Of Affordable Housing To Hawaii's Residents.

HI HCR83

Supporting The Use Of The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund To Fund Predevelopment Costs For Any Government Affordable Housing Development Project Through Interim Loans To Expedite The Delivery Of Affordable Housing To Hawaii's Residents.

HI HR75

Supporting The Use Of The Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund To Fund Predevelopment Costs For Any Government Affordable Housing Development Project Through Interim Loans To Expedite The Delivery Of Affordable Housing To Hawaii's Residents.

OR HB2964

Relating to affordable housing; and declaring an emergency.

CA AB1296

Local educational agencies: reserve funds.

CA AB1381

An act to add Section 17199.