What's Being Discussed

The Hawaiian Homes Commission is holding a two-day meeting and workshop on August 17–18, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kapa'a, Kauai. The meeting is also available via Zoom and livestream. Key topics include:

• Approving homestead leases for new residents across Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Nanakuli, Ewa, and Waimanalo
• Resolving an outstanding agreement with Na Kupa'a O Kuhio related to water and sewer infrastructure in East Kapolei
• An environmental review approval for a Native Hawaiian Education and Community Center at Papakōlea, O'ahu
• A presentation on a factory-built housing initiative to speed up and lower the cost of homestead construction
• Updates on Kauai housing projects and regional planning, including water policy and land use plans
• Community members addressing the Commission on topics including a trades academy, sports projects, and various homestead concerns

Decisions Expected

• Approving or denying new homestead leases on multiple islands
• Approving mortgage consents, loan refinances, and lease transfers for existing homestead lessees
• Allowing certain lessees to install rooftop solar systems
• Approving a supplemental dwelling unit for a lessee in Anahola, Kauai
• Rescinding certain lease awards at Courtyards at Waipouli, Kauai
• Issuing a right-of-entry permit to the Kailapa Community Association in Kawaihae

Who Should Pay Attention

• Native Hawaiian homestead applicants and current lessees, especially on Kauai, O'ahu, and Hawai'i Island
• Residents near Papakōlea, Anahola, Waipouli, East Kapolei, and Kailapa
• Anyone interested in DHHL housing development, water policy, or regional land use planning on Kauai