The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (P.L. 119-101) became U.S. law on July 11, 2026. The law sends a powerful message: state and local governments must take action to increase housing for Americans. That shift matters for Hawai‘i, where residents continue to struggle to find housing opportunities. ‘ROAD’ outlines the best practices for state and local governments to remove the barriers that drive-up housing costs.
Our Takeaway: State and Local Governments across Hawai‘i must assess the impact of the ROAD to Housing Act and take appropriate action to prepare local agencies for the federal funding opportunities set to take shape in the coming years. In the 2027 Legislative Session, lawmakers must introduce legislation that aligns Hawai‘i with the reforms championed in the legislation.
