Commission raises data gaps and accessibility concerns in 2024 Hawai‘i housing planning study

Feb 12, 2026

Commissioners flagged limitations in the 2024 Hawai‘i Housing Planning Study’s data on special needs housing, questioned the suitability of temporary housing for permanent use, and asked staff to invite Honolulu representatives to present on disability‑forward housing.

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Commissioners returned to the 2024 Hawai‘i Housing Planning Study item with an eye toward ADA accessibility and special needs housing needs on Maui after August 2023. They noted the study’s data limitations, including eligibility constraints within housing categories and a lack of comprehensive counts for individuals living in family homes.

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