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HRS §346-364

State land can be given to homeless programs

This section lets state agencies transfer land or buildings to the Department of Human Services (or its designee) for homeless facilities or programs. The transfer can be done directly, without a public auction, and for a nominal price. The property must be used for homeless purposes.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Contract or conveyance to the department

Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the board of land and natural resources or other state agency holding lands and improvements may contract or otherwise convey at a nominal consideration, by direct negotiation and without recourse to public auction, the land and improvements, or the management, operation, and administrative responsibility over the land and improvements, to the department or its designee. The land and improvements shall be used by the department or its designee for homeless facilities or for any other program for the homeless authorized by this part.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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