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flag Hawaii County hosts housing summit to update affordable housing rules, requiring 10% low-income units and long-term affordability safeguards.

flag A Hawaii County housing summit on November 30 gathered residents to discuss proposed changes to affordable housing rules, aiming to strengthen developer requirements and long-term affordability. flag The draft update to Chapter 11 would require projects with five or more units to meet affordable housing obligations through construction, rentals, or credits, with at least 10% reserved for low-income households. flag Affordable homes would face resale and rental restrictions for 15 and 25 years, respectively, and the county plans to dedicate $15 million annually to a housing production fund. flag The final report is expected in December, with new rules set for introduction in early 2026.

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