Our mission is to maximize the potential of City-owned lands through strategic planning, innovative partnerships, creative financing, and responsible stewardship to deliver affordable, senior, workforce, and mixed-income housing; foster equitable housing opportunities; and promote sustainable development and conservation that enhance the quality of life for all Oʻahu residents.
City News | April 30, 2025
HONOLULU – After more than a decade of exploring ways to improve its housing efforts, the City, under Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s leadership, has officially established the new Department of Housing and Land Management (DHLM) — a bold, strategic reorganization to centralize and accelerate the City’s housing initiatives.
City News | December 29, 2025
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu is addressing a complex brownfield redevelopment area along its urban core. With a new elevated rail corridor under construction along Honolulu’s southern shoreline, the City is planning for new transit-oriented development at future station areas to better connect communities, jobs, and services.
City News | April 16, 2026
HONOLULU – The City and County of Honolulu and State of Hawaiʻi are working together to provide temporary housing options for residents whose homes were left uninhabitable following the recent Kona Low storms. The back-to-back storms caused significant damage in several communities, leaving some households unable to safely return to their homes. Temporary housing is being coordinated to ensure families have a safe place to stay while cleanup and repairs are underway.
September DHLM newsletter: New faces, department updates and weekend weather
Meet the newest members of the DHLM team and catch up on the latest projects, programs and updates happening across the department.
Notice of Public Hearing – Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, Hawaiʻi 96707
Proposed Transactions: A 75-year ground lease, easements, and a real estate development agreement for the design, financing, construction, and operation of a rental affordable housing project on City-owned land. Units will be income-restricted at various levels of area median income (AMI) for the City and County of Honolulu, as determined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, not to exceed 140% AMI.
Clean Water and Natural Lands team briefs City Council on conservation efforts
The presentation highlighted the CWNL program’s growing portfolio of protected lands, partnerships with agricultural and conservation organizations, and efforts to preserve important agricultural, cultural and natural resources for future generations. To date, the City has protected approximately 1,460 acres through the CWNL Fund, with additional conservation projects moving through the acquisition process.
DHLM releases Summer 2026 newsletter
DHLM has released its Summer 2026 newsletter, highlighting recent progress across the department’s housing, land management, and conservation efforts.
Demolition marks next step in redevelopment of former Dee Lite Bakery site
Located at 1907 Eluwene St., directly across from the future Mokauea (Kalihi) Skyline Station, the site is being developed as part of the Blangiardi administration’s housing strategy to activate transit-oriented development areas along the Skyline rail corridor.
Koa Vista II opens 97 new affordable rental homes in Central Oʻahu
Developed by Homes Hawaii Inc. in partnership with GSF LLC, the seven-story building provides affordable rental apartments for families earning up to 80% of the area median income.