Question 10: Housing Policy

Official ballot wording

Should the City be required to prepare and carry out a functional plan for the development of affordable housing?

Official explanation

Present situation: The Charter requires the City and County of Honolulu to prepare long-range functional plans for several major services, including parks, environmental services, and transportation. However, it does not require a comparable long-term functional plan for housing. As a result, housing priorities are addressed through individual programs and policies rather than a single comprehensive plan. If proposal passes: The Charter would require the Director of Housing and Land Management to prepare and maintain a ten-year Housing Functional Plan, with updates at least every five years. The plan would be reviewed for consistency with the City’s General Plan and Development Plans and would help guide future housing policies, capital improvements, and budget decisions. The requirement would take effect on January 1, 2030.

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Originating legislation or resolution

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