Lawmakers advanced SB2552 to raise IHA contribution caps, reviving a decades‑old tax‑advantaged account to help first‑time buyers save for down payments.

Hawai‘i's construction spending hit $2.09B in Q1 2026 as state and federal projects pushed totals higher while private housing cooled year‑over‑year.

A Maui council committee moved to recommend buying a 0.41‑acre Kaʻehu Bay lot despite a Native Hawaiian family’s objections and questions about title. The measure now heads to the full council.

Hawthorne Cat paid $8.56 million for a Kalihi industrial parcel from Alexander & Baldwin and will convert it into a secondary rentals and parts hub on Oʻahu.

A $27.6M construction loan will fund seven luxury homes at Hapuna Estates inside Mauna Kea Resort, with construction set to start in early 2027 and deliveries in 2028.

The Nareit Foundation is accepting applications from Hawaiʻi nonprofits for affordable housing grants. Deadline: Friday, June 19, 2026 at 5 p.m.

Bank of Hawaii paid $16.5M for Mark's Garage in Chinatown and will use the 308-space garage for employee parking, removing hundreds of public spaces downtown.

Makiki Banyan opened in Makiki with 90 income‑restricted apartments under Honolulu’s Bill 7 program, aimed at households earning up to 80% of AMI.

Chick‑fil‑A signed a one‑acre ground lease on four parcels near Target in Kailua; two businesses remain on the site and no construction timeline was announced.

Mauna Kea Beach Hotel completed a nearly $240M revitalization, adding a 22,000‑sq‑ft spa, adults‑only infinity pool, redesigned golf course and refreshed 252 rooms.

Aiea-based Elite Discount Furniture paid $12M for a 32,500‑sq‑ft Waipahu warehouse to expand storage and speed up neighbor‑island deliveries.

A state-run loan program will let Hawaii condo associations borrow to fix roofs, pipes and sprinklers so buildings can regain hurricane insurance and ease the market squeeze.

A draft state environmental assessment proposes 84 affordable rental homes for seniors on Wailuku’s Mission Grounds, with public comments open through June 8, 2026. The plan would rehabilitate historic houses while adding three new buildings.