What's Being Discussed
The Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) 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:

Homestead lease awards for new residential subdivisions on Oahu, Kauai, and Hawaii Island
A proposal to expand use of factory-built (prefab) housing to speed up homestead construction and reduce costs
Updates on Kauai development projects, including an orientation on current and upcoming residential projects
Updates to the West Kauai Regional Plan and water policy issues on Kauai
A draft report on the Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant program
Draft legislative proposals for the 2027 session
Community members addressing the Commission on various concerns, including local organizations and projects

Decisions Expected

Approving new homestead leases in Panaewa (Hilo), La'i 'Ōpua (Kona), Nanakuli, Ewa, and Waimanalo
Approving mortgage consents, loan refinances, and lease transfers for current lessees
Approving rooftop solar (photovoltaic) licenses for certain lessees
Designating lease successors for specific homestead properties
Issuing a benefit license related to an East Kapolei water and sewer infrastructure project
Approving an environmental assessment finding for a Native Hawaiian education center at Papakōlea, Oahu

Who Should Pay Attention

Native Hawaiian homestead applicants and current lessees, especially those on Kauai, Oahu, and Hawaii Island
Residents of Anahola, Waipouli, Nanakuli, Ewa, Waimanalo, and Kona
Anyone interested in affordable housing and homestead development for Native Hawaiians
Community organizations and advocates working with DHHL