Const. Art. IX, §5

Housing and Slum Clearance

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This section gives the State the power to provide or help with housing, clearing slums, and fixing up run-down areas. Using this power counts as a public use and purpose. It does not set any specific rules or deadlines.

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The constitution, as written — Rehabilitation

A copy, taken August 21, 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.

The State shall have the power to provide for, or assist in, housing, slum clearance and the development or rehabilitation of substandard areas. The exercise of such power is deemed to be for a public use and purpose. [Am HB 54 (1975) and election Nov 2, 1976; ren and am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978] Case Notes Did not preempt ordinance relating to residential condominium leasehold conversion. 76 H. 46, 868 P.2d 1193.

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