DHHL held workshops in Kapa‘a to preview a rent-with-option-to-purchase plan that would convert the Courtyards of Waipouli into beneficiary rent-to-own homes. The move aims to offer a new path to ownership for Native Hawaiian families on Kaua‘i.

DHHL announces a new rent-to-own project for Native Hawaiians, providing affordable housing options and workshops for eligible beneficiaries on Kaua‘i.

Kamehameha Schools sold the land under The Royal Hawaiian in Waikiki to Japan’s Daisho Co. for $510 million; hotel operations will continue under the existing ground lease. The trust says proceeds will support its long‑term educational mission.

Howard Hughes reports about $1.4 billion in Ward Village condo pre‑sales, led by Melia and ‘Ilima, while Ulana opens with 697 reserved homes for kamaʻāina.

A $2 million EPA brownfields grant will fund environmental testing across OHA’s Kakaʻako Makai parcels, mapping contamination and shaping the agency’s redevelopment plans. Assessments will guide community outreach and future planning.

Oceanfront Kahala Beach units are trading at rock‑bottom prices as a July 2027 ground‑lease deadline approaches, forcing owners and buyers to rethink the math.

A California developer has filed for EIS review of a 1,250‑unit Hanamaʻulu Village on Kauaʻi; a public scoping meeting is set for Nov. 3 and comments close Nov. 24.

Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has applied for a $16.3M permit to add pools, massage hale and solar arrays; planning staff recommends approval with conditions.

A luxury label paid $40M for the Chrome Hearts Waikiki flagship, the highest price yet for a Kalākaua Avenue retail property. The deal resets the bar for Waikiki retail.

Kaua'i County's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list closes November 6, 2025. Applications before this will be processed, but applicants must update contact info online.

DHHL seeks to rebuild a home in Waimānalo for a native Hawaiian family affected by a fire, using $500,000 from Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant funds, exempt from NEPA with public feedback due by October 30, 2025.

DHHL awarded over 100 agricultural leases on Maui to promote self-sufficiency and economic opportunity for Native Hawaiian families, with varying lot sizes and a focus on community and cultural heritage.

The Kaua‘i Housing Agency announced the opening of its 2026 Community Development Block Grant Program applications, aiming to support local projects that benefit low-income individuals.