KCC §7A-1.2

Why this housing law exists

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This section explains the purpose of the county's workforce housing rules. It aims to create affordable homes for Kauai residents earning between 80% and 120% of the county's median income. It also encourages different housing types, keeps homes affordable over time, and speeds up building through fee waivers and faster permits.

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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Purpose

A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

To establish that a portion of residential and resort developments shall provide workforce housing opportunities for Kaua'i residents that are affordable to households earning from 80% and below of the Kaua'i median household income to 120% of the Kaua'i median household income. The term "workforce housing" shall hereinafter be used collectively in place of the housing terms "low income," "affordable," and "employee" housing formerly used to describe income groups related to housing requirements and housing programs established for residential and resort developments.To encourage that a range and variety of workforce housing types and occupancy are made available and to establish procedures for qualified residents to benefit from the sale or rental of workforce housing.To preserve the affordability of workforce housing for the future.To provide government assistance to expedite workforce housing development through the waiver of certain County fees, through the implementation of a fast track permitting, and exercising housing powers to exempt workforce developments from development standards that do not jeopardize health or safety.

Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

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