HRS §356D-51
Who counts as a tenant in state housing
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section defines two key terms for the housing rules. A state low-income housing project is one owned or run by the housing authority. A tenant is anyone living in such a project under a lease, license, or permit from the authority.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
As used in this subpart, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: "State low-income housing project" means any state low-income housing project or projects owned, managed, administered, or operated by the authority. "Tenant" includes any person occupying a room, dwelling unit, living quarters, or space in any state low-income housing project, under or by virtue of any tenancy lease, license, or permit under or from the authority.
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