Honolulu, HI – The Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC), a division of the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism, has announced a virtual public hearing to discuss proposed amendments to Chapter 15-308 of the Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), concerning the “State Assisted Sales and Lease Program.” The hearing is scheduled for May 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m.
The proposed amendments aim to clarify the process of verifying eligible purchaser requirements for lower-cost housing units prior to the close of sale. This clarification is intended to ensure the preservation of initial verification and continued eligibility of purchasers benefiting from the program. In addition to these clarifications, the amendments also include necessary corrections, such as referencing the correct section of HHFDC’s repurchase price guidelines.
The virtual public hearing will be held via Microsoft Teams. Interested individuals can access more information and a link to the hearing on the HHFDC website: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hhfdc/.
The HHFDC is encouraging public participation and is accepting written testimony on the proposed rule-making actions until May 20, 2025. Testimony can be submitted to:
HHFDC Attention: Cynthia Nyross 677 Queen Street, Suite 300 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Alternatively, testimony can be emailed to Cynthia.C.Nyross@hawaii.gov.
Draft rules are available for viewing or download on the HHFDC website: http://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hhfdc/administrative-rules/. Those wishing to receive a paper copy of the proposed rules can request one by sending a check for $8.87, made payable to “HHFDC,” to the address above. Inquiries regarding paper copies can also be made by calling Cynthia Nyross at:
- Honolulu: 808-587-0636
- Maui: 808-984-2400, ext. 70636
- Hawaii: 808-974-4000, ext. 70636
- Molokai or Lanai: 1-800-468-4644, ext. 70636
- Kauai: 808-274-3141, ext. 70636
Individuals requiring special accommodations, such as large print, taped materials, sign language interpreters, or translators, are urged to contact the HHFDC Human Resources Office at (808) 587-0501, via email at hhfdchr@hawaii.gov, or by fax at (808) 587-0600 at least ten business days before the hearing. Neighbor Island residents can use the toll-free numbers listed above, extension 70636.
The HHFDC is committed to non-discrimination and does not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, disability, familial status, ancestry, age, marital status, or HIV status.
