NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to Chapter 91 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA), Department of Human Services, hereby provides notice that it will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 17-2020, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), entitled “Eviction – Practice and Procedure”, and Chapter 17-2028, HAR, entitled “Federally Assisted Public Housing Projects”.
Background: Chapter 17-2020, HAR, sets forth the HPHA’s practices and procedures for tenant evictions in the federal low-income public housing program. On March 10, 2026, the Hawaii Public Housing Authority Emergency Rules Relating to Eviction ("Emergency Rules") went into effect and temporarily suspended and replaced part of Chapter 17-2020, HAR. The Emergency Rules expired on July 8, 2026. The proposed amendments to Chapter 17-2020, HAR, will incorporate the changes made in the Emergency Rules into the permanent rules. The proposed amendments will expand upon and clarify the categories of rental agreement violations that the Federal Eviction Board will consider non-curable.
Chapter 17-2028, HAR, sets forth the HPHA’s practices and procedures for tenant evictions in the federal low-income public housing program. This chapter is being amended to incorporate temporary changes made in the Emergency Rules which temporarily expanded and strengthened the HPHA’s ability to terminate the tenancy of individuals who engage in conduct that threatens or could threaten the health and safety of others. This chapter is also being amended to incorporate several policy changes approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the HPHA’s participation in the Moving to Work Demonstration Program and to update the public housing waiting list procedures and local preferences.
Public Review: Copies of the proposed amendments to Chapters 17-2020 and 17-2028, HAR, are available for public viewing at the HPHA’s School Street Campus and its property management offices on weekdays between 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
HPHA Administrative Offices; 1002 N School St, Honolulu, HI 96817
Oahu: Puuwai Momi Office; 99-132 Kohomua St, Aiea, HI 96701
Oahu: Kalihi Valley Homes Office; 2250 Kalena Dr, Honolulu, HI 96819
Oahu: Mayor Wright Homes Office; 521 N Kukui St, Honolulu, HI 96817
Oahu: Kalakaua Homes Office; 1545 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96826
Oahu: Kalanihuia Office; 1220 Aala St, Honolulu, HI 96817
Oahu: Hale Poai Office; 1001 N School St, Honolulu, HI 96817
Oahu: Waimaha-Sunflower Office; 85-186 McArthur St, Waianae, HI 96792
Oahu: Koolau Village Office; 45-1027 Kamau Pl, Kaneohe, HI 96744
Oahu: Kauhale Nani Office; 310 N Cane St, Wahiawa, HI 96786
Oahu: Palolo Valley Homes Office; 2107 Ahe St, Honolulu, HI 96816
Oahu: Kuhio Homes Office; 1475 Linapuni St, Honolulu, HI 96719
Hawaii: Lanakila Homes Office; 600 Wailoa St, Hilo, HI 96720
Hawaii: Ka Hale Kahaluu Office; 78-6725 Makolea St, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Hawaii: Noelani II Office; 65-1191 Opelo Rd, Waimea, HI 96743
Kauai: Kapaa Office; 4726 Malu Rd, Kapaa, HI 96746
Maui: Kahekili Terrace Office; 2015 Holowai Pl, Wailuku, HI 96793
Molokai: Kahale Mua Office; Maunaloa Rd, Maunaloa, HI 96770
Digital copies are also available on the HPHA’s website at:
https://hpha.hawaii.gov/rules-policies
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Public Hearing: The public may participate in the public hearing remotely via Zoom using the following link: zoom.us/j/83649754629. When prompted, enter the Password: 6Z8M93. The HPHA requests that meeting participants display their first and last names.
Alternatively, the public may participate via telephone by calling 1-669-444-9171. When prompted, callers should enter the Meeting ID: 836 4975 4629 and the Password: 411642.
The public hearing will take place at:
5:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026
Physical Meeting Location: The public may also attend the public hearing in-person in the Building A Conference Room at 1002 N School St, Honolulu, HI 96817. The physical meeting location will be connected via Zoom to the remote meeting.
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All interested persons are invited to provide oral or written comments on the draft amended rules. All comments received will be reviewed by the HPHA, and subsequent amendments may be considered, if appropriate. Oral comments may be presented during the public hearing. Persons who cannot attend the hearing and prefer not to provide written comments may call (808) 436-7183 to submit their comments as a voicemail message. Written comments may be presented to the presiding officer at the public hearing, or mailed to the HPHA, Attn: Planning & Evaluation Office, at 1002 North School Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817. Written comments may also be faxed to (808) 832-4679 or sent by email to hpha@hawaii.gov. Written comments not presented at the public hearing should be received by the HPHA’s Administrative Office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2026.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact Benjamin Park at (808) 436-7183 as soon as possible, preferably by Monday, September 21, 2026. If a response is received after Monday, September 21, 2026, the HPHA will attempt to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation but cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate forms such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
HAKIM OUANSAFI
Executive Director
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
HPHA does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status, ancestry/national origin, age, marital status, HIV infection or sexual orientation and gender identity.
(SA/HTH/WHT/TGI1536601 8/27/26)
