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South Maui Community Pushes Back After Plan Gets More Developer-Friendly Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2024

South Maui Community Pushes Back After Plan Gets More Developer-Friendly

Advisory committee members say the county Planning Department’s changes will contribute to an unsustainable future for the greater Kīhei area.

Solving ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾±’s Housing Crisis Front And Center In New Legislative Session Cory Lum/Civil Beat

Solving ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾±’s Housing Crisis Front And Center In New Legislative Session

Zoning regulations, use of public funds to spur housing construction are among different approaches to addressing housing needs on the agenda in 2025 session.

Is ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾±’s Historic Investment In Affordable Housing Paying Off? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Is ±á²¹·É²¹¾±Ê»¾±’s Historic Investment In Affordable Housing Paying Off?

Two years ago, the state made a record investment in affordable rental housing. Results so far are both encouraging and sobering.

Data Dive: Maui Renters Were Having A Tough Time Even Before The Fires Getty Images/iStockphoto

Data Dive: Maui Renters Were Having A Tough Time Even Before The Fires

Census data released earlier this month reflects some of the housing challenges that existed even before the Lahaina fire.

Honolulu YMCA Tenants Won’t Be Uprooted Thanks To The State Kawika Lopez/Civil Beat/2024

Honolulu YMCA Tenants Won’t Be Uprooted Thanks To The State

The tenants had been at risk of losing their homes after the Central Y said it could no longer afford to subsidize their rents.

Low-Income Housing Project Gets A New Life On Billionaire-Owned ³¢Äå²Ô²¹Ê»¾± Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Low-Income Housing Project Gets A New Life On Billionaire-Owned ³¢Äå²Ô²¹Ê»¾±

Public dollars for hefty infrastructure costs could revive a long-stalled affordable housing project on this tiny isle of 3,300 residents.

Honolulu Council Punts Empty Homes Tax Vote, Extends Sprinklers Deadline Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023

Honolulu Council Punts Empty Homes Tax Vote, Extends Sprinklers Deadline

Property owners worried about increasing costs got their way Wednesday when the City Council killed its empty homes tax and extended the deadline for condo fire safety measures.

Will Exemptions In Honolulu’s Empty Homes Tax Bill Water Down Its Effect? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Will Exemptions In Honolulu’s Empty Homes Tax Bill Water Down Its Effect?

As the long-discussed bill nears its final vote, some worry the 17 exemptions that helped it gain support also dilute the bill’s efficacy.

First Families Move Into Temporary FEMA Housing For Maui Fire Survivors Léo Azambuja/Civil Beat/2024

First Families Move Into Temporary FEMA Housing For Maui Fire Survivors

The rent will be covered for the first few months by continued emergency assistance, but tenants must begin paying in March.