ROH §6-26.1
What key terms mean in this housing law
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section defines important words used in the housing rules. It explains what areas, projects, and property improvements are called. It also says who can apply and what local rules apply.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Definitions
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Concentrated Code Enforcement Project Area. A deteriorated or deteriorating area as described by § 105(a)(3) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.
Department. The department of community services.
Eligible Applicant. One or more persons who own or lease a parcel of land.
General Property Improvement. The general renovation, improvement, alteration, expansion, and enhancement of a property.
Local Code Requirements. Requirements of fire, health, safety, sanitation, building, and other requirements as cited in various laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations of the City and County of Honolulu.
Project Standards. Code requirements of a concentrated code enforcement project and a rehabilitation project, and provisions of the urban renewal plan for the urban renewal project.
Rehabilitation Project Area. An area designated by the administering department, with the consent of the city council, for a voluntary property rehabilitation program.
Rehabilitation. The necessary and required improvement of a property in accordance with project standards or local code requirements.
Urban Renewal Project Area. A slum or blighted, deteriorated or deteriorating area as defined by HRS § 53-51.
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