What's Being Discussed

The Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) is holding a rescheduled meeting on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kapa'a, Kauai (also available via Zoom). The meeting runs from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Key topics include:

• Homestead lease awards, transfers, cancellations, and refinancing across multiple islands
• Approving solar (rooftop photovoltaic) licenses for certain homestead lessees
• Rescinding lease awards and reinstating applications for the Courtyards at Waipouli, Kauai
• A benefit license and partial loan forgiveness related to a water and sewer project in East Kapolei
• A right-of-entry permit for the Kailapa Community Association in Kawaihae, Hawaii Island
• An orientation on new housing development projects on Kauai
• Updates on Kauai regional land use and water policy plans
• Community presentations from several Kauai-based individuals and organizations

Decisions Expected

• Approving new residential leases in Hilo, Kailua-Kona, Nanakuli, Ewa, and Waimanalo
• Designating successors to homestead leases and application rights
• Approving a supplemental dwelling unit for a lessee in Anahola, Kauai
• Resolving a long-standing dispute with Na Kupa'a O Kuhio over infrastructure funding
• Approving a telecommunications right-of-entry permit for Hawaiian Telcom statewide

Who Should Pay Attention

• Native Hawaiian homestead lessees and applicants, especially on Kauai
• Residents on the waitlist for Hawaiian Home Lands housing
• Community organizations presenting to the Commission
• Anyone interested in DHHL land development or water policy on Kauai

Meeting packets will be posted at dhhl.hawaii.gov by September 4, 2026. Public testimony is welcome.