City Will Use ‘Digital Stings’ To Nab Illegal Vacation Rentals Starting Aug. 1
But the full effect of Oahu’s new law severely limiting Airbnb-type rentals and imposing stiff fines on violators won’t start until late 2020.
Taxing Unoccupied Homes Is A Good Idea
Developers and builders must be incentivized to construct more affordable housing — and not just as a percentage of units in condo towers.
Honolulu Council Approves Crackdown On Vacation Rentals
UPDATED: Under the measure expected to be signed by the mayor, property owners who rent out entire houses outside of resort zones could face major fines.
No One Knows How Many Homes Are Sitting Empty Despite Housing Shortage
There’s a big discrepancy between city and federal estimates of vacancy rates.
Project To Help Homeless Imperiled By Major Donor’s Bankruptcy
Blake Tek Yoon, whose criminal past stirred skepticism about his plans, had announced he would sell his Kahala home and donate the proceeds. Now the money seems to be going to creditors.
Caldwell Unveils Tax Plans To Increase Affordable Housing
The Honolulu mayor wants the City Council to consider a new vacancy tax and an increase in the property tax for certain high-end parcels.
Housing Costs Put A Crimp On Keeping Teachers In Hawaii
DOE is partnering with a developer to help educators with down payments, but other states are going much further by building teacher housing.
Some Hawaii Public Housing Tenants Could Be Evicted Under Trump Proposal
The proposed rule would require HUD to check the immigration status of anyone under 62 who receives public assistance including housing.
Hawaii Delegation To Look For Affordable Housing Solutions In Singapore
State Sen. Stanley Chang will lead a group of about 40 people to learn more about the city-state’s approach.
Housing Advocates Might Love This Project, But The Neighbors Don’t
A private developer wants to “get some of the homeless people off the streets.” Maili residents are concerned about traffic and infrastructure.