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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-51

Definitions.

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effective 10/23/2026HawaiiAffordable Housing Programs

Operative Text

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-51
As used in this subpart, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
"State low-income housing project" means any state low-income housing project or projects owned, managed, administered, or operated by the authority.
"Tenant" includes any person occupying a room, dwelling unit, living quarters, or space in any state low-income housing project, under or by virtue of any tenancy lease, license, or permit under or from the authority. [L 2006, c 180, pt of §2]
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Plain English

Hawaii Revised Statutes § 356D-51 establishes the working definitions that apply throughout the low-income housing subpart of Chapter 356D. A 'state low-income housing project' refers to any such project that the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (the authority) owns, manages, administers, or operates. The term 'tenant' is defined broadly to cover anyone occupying a room, dwelling unit, living quarters, or space in one of those projects under any form of tenancy, lease, license, or permit granted by the authority.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 356D-51, the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation, as the authority, is the entity that owns, manages, administers, or operates state low-income housing projects covered by this subpart. Operators and administrators working under the authority generally apply these definitions consistently across all policies, notices, and agreements to ensure that the correct rules govern the right people and properties. Because the definition of 'tenant' is intentionally broad, compliant operators typically treat all occupants holding any form of permit or license from the authority as tenants for purposes of this subpart.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section § 356D-51 defines who qualifies as a 'tenant' in a state low-income housing project, and the definition is broad enough to include occupants holding a room permit or license—not just those with a formal lease. If you occupy space in a project owned or operated by the authority, you may be covered by the protections and obligations set out elsewhere in this subpart, regardless of the exact label on your occupancy agreement. Tenants who have questions about whether their specific arrangement falls under Chapter 356D can reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-153
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-92
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-53
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-53
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-57
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-71
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-6.5
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-62
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-1
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-6.5
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-92

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Source Information

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