Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H § 201H-225
Rules; guidelines.
Operative Text
(a) Government employee housing program project units on state land shall not be advertised for rent, subleased, or used for any non-residential use. The corporation, by rule, shall establish penalties for violations of this subsection. (b) The design and development contracts for residential rental units on state land under this part shall not be subject to chapter 103D. [L 2025, c 166, pt of §2]
Hawaii Revised Statutes § 201H-225 establishes two key rules for government employee housing program units on state land. First, those units may not be advertised for rent to the general public, subleased, or converted to non-residential purposes, and the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation is directed to set penalties by rule for anyone who violates these restrictions. Second, design and development contracts for residential rental units on state land under this part of the statute are exempt from the standard state procurement requirements found in chapter 103D.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and managers involved with government employee housing program projects on state land under § 201H-225 are expected to ensure that units are neither publicly advertised for rent, subleased, nor repurposed for non-residential uses. Because the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation is authorized to establish specific penalty amounts by rule, compliant operators stay current with any administrative rules the Corporation issues under this provision. Additionally, procurement for design and development contracts on these residential rental units follows a different path than standard state contracting, as chapter 103D does not apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants residing in government employee housing program units on state land should be aware that § 201H-225 restricts how those units may be used — subletting or converting a unit to a non-residential purpose is prohibited under this provision. If a tenant believes a landlord or program administrator is violating these restrictions, the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation is the body authorized to set and enforce penalties, making it a potential avenue for raising concerns. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Hawaii's affordable housing programs can help explain what enforcement options may be available under the Corporation's administrative rules.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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