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DHHL approves multiple 99‑year lease awards across islands, highlights developer partnerships

Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) Hawaiian Homes Commission · November 18, 2025
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The Hawaiian Homes Commission approved 99‑year lot leases for applications across Honoka‘i, Pilani Kekai, Kaumāna, Lāna‘i and Pohōna projects and staff described using Act 279 funds, LIHTC structures and developer partnerships to expand homestead awards.

Commissioners approved multiple 99‑year lot leases Nov. 17 for DHHL projects across several islands.

Michelle Hitzman, Housing Projects Branch manager, presented the recommended awards: 11 applicants for the Honoka‘i agricultural subdivision (E1), the listed applicant for Pilani Kekai phase 2 residential lots (E2), the Kaumāna residential vacant lot award (E3), 37 awardees for the Lāna‘i residential project (E4) and two awardees for the Pohōna turnkey residential project (E5). Hitzman…

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