KCC §7A-2.3

Density Bonus

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This section gives developers a density bonus if they mix all workforce housing units with market-rate units. The bonus lets them build 10% more homes and use 10% smaller lots than the zoning rules normally allow. It does not apply in agricultural or rural state land use districts.

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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Density Bonus

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.

(a) Notwithstanding any other County ordinance to the contrary, the County shall make available a density bonus to developers that integrate all workforce units with market units. The density bonus shall increase the total number of residential units that may be constructed on the project site by 10% and decrease the minimum lot size allowed by 10%, after evaluating the actual number of residential units and minimum lot sizes allowable pursuant to the comprehensive zoning ordinance.(b) This density bonus shall not be available in the State land use agricultural district or rural districts.

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

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