Department of Housing and Land Management

In January 2025, City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Housing and Land Management (formerly known as the Office of Housing) released the 2025-2028 Strategic Housing Plan, a bold initiative to expand housing opportunities for residents of all income levels across O‘ahu. As part of its commitment to tackling Honolulu’s housing challenges, the City is taking a proactive approach by:

• Partnering with developers to activate underutilized public lands
• Exploring innovative financing strategies to unlock new resources
• Centralizing housing functions to streamline development, finance, and policy efforts—enabling faster project delivery and improved coordination of housing initiatives

“We owe it to our teachers, police officers, flight attendants, and other working professionals to ensure that Honolulu remains a place where they can live, work, and thrive,” said Mayor Rick Blangiardi. “Affordable housing is a top priority for my administration. This plan is a crucial step in addressing the rising cost of living, and we are committed to building housing where it’s most needed.”