The Corporation is authorized to develop housing on its own or in partnership with private developers and other governmental entities. We have a number of tools and resources to assist in the development of affordable housing including the following:

	Expedited processing of governmental approvals through Chapter 201G, HRS The Corporation is authorized to develop or assist in the development of housing projects which are exempt from all statutes, ordinances, charter provisions, and rules of any governmental agency relating to planning, zoning, construction standards for subdivisions, development and improvement of land, and the construction of units thereon provided that: The project primarily or exclusively includes housing units afforded to households with incomes at or below one hundred forty per cent of the medium family income; The Corporation finds that the project meets minimum requirements of health and safety; and The development of the project does not contravene any safety standards, tariffs, or rates and fees approved by the public utilities commission for public utilities or various Boards of Water Supply. This tool provides for greater design flexibility and cost savings for affordable housing projects.  County governments have similar powers, and the particular exemptions requested through this process are generally processed through the appropriate county agencies. Developers are encouraged to begin the 201G exemption process by first contacting the appropriate county: County of Hawaii, Office of Housing and Community Development; City and County of Honolulu, Department of Planning and Permitting; Kauai County, Office of Community Assistance, Housing Agency; or Maui County, Department of Housing and Human Concerns
	Exemptions from the State's 4% General Excise Tax The Corporation may approve and certify for exemption from general excise taxes, any qualified person of firm involved with a newly constructed, or moderately or substantially rehabilitated project which meet certain eligibility criteria. The legislative intent of the exemption is to achieve cost savings to assure economic feasibility which will encourage and enable the production of as many lower cost housing units as possible.
	Sales and Counseling The Corporation coordinates the sale of affordable housing units and assists new home purchasers with homebuyer education classes and Hula Mae counseling services.
	Development Support The Corporation may perform inspection services and provide technical assistance in reviewing plans, specifications and construction budgets for development projects.

For information on these types of developer assistance call (808) 587-0634.