KCC §7A-9.3

Expedited Permits for Workforce Housing Projects

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This section lets the County speed up zoning changes, permits, and subdivisions for projects where at least 51% of the homes are workforce housing. It also allows the County to consider lower development standards for these projects. The goal is to make it faster to build affordable housing.

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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Section 201H Exemption Projects

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.

The County's exemption authority pursuant to Chapter 201H-38, Hawai'i Revised Statutes, may be utilized to expedite requests to amend zoning and for zoning permit application, subdivision application, and building permit application, as well as, to consider reduced development standards for any project that is at least 51% workforce housing.

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

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