What's Being Discussed
The Hawaiian Homes Commission is holding a two-day meeting and workshop on October 19–20, 2026 in Hilo, also available via Zoom and livestream. Key topics include:

Awarding new homestead leases on O'ahu, Kaua'i, Hawai'i Island, Moloka'i, and Maui
Approving mortgage consents, loan refinances, and lease transfers for existing homestead lessees
Certifying new qualified applicants from September 2026
Approving resolutions to seek federal broadband funding for Native Hawaiian communities
Reviewing 2027 legislative proposals
A conceptual plan and market study for the Pana'ewa Business Park in Hilo
An environmental assessment finding for a prekindergarten facility for Kanuikapono Public Charter School in Anahola, Kaua'i
Water project updates and regional plan status reports for East Hawai'i
Community representatives addressing the Commission on homestead concerns from Keaukaha, Waimānalo, Wai'anae, Paukūkalo, and other areas

Decisions Expected

Votes to award homestead leases in multiple subdivisions across the state
Approval of successor designations for specific lease holders
Adoption of resolutions to apply for federal broadband grants
Approval of a no significant impact finding for the Kanuikapono school facility
Approval of land use licenses and revocable permits on Hawai'i Island

Who Should Pay Attention

Native Hawaiian homestead applicants and current lessees statewide
Residents and community groups in Keaukaha, Waimānalo, Wai'anae, Kapa'a, Pana'ewa, Moloka'i, and Maui
Anyone interested in broadband access, housing, or land development on Hawaiian Home Lands