Department of Planning and Permitting
Our Island, Our Future
Chapter 15 of the Charter of the City and County of Honolulu establishes the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) to oversee the improvement and development of the island of Oahu. The DPP creates and updates long-range plans for the island and its regions, and administers and enforces zoning, subdivision, park dedication, building, and housing ordinances.
DPP to Host “Rebuild Oʻahu” Event to Support Recovery from Recent Storms The Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) will host a “Rebuild Oʻahu” event this Saturday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Community Assistance Center located in the Waialua District Park gymnasium. This event is
DPP Storm Response FAQs To support faster recovery following last week’s Kona Low storm, the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) wants the community to know that emergency repair work may proceed without first obtaining a building permit, provided that a permit application is submitted on the next working day
Due to a staffing shortage, the Department of Planning and Permitting’s (DPP) Data Access and Imaging Branch (DAIB) will be closed on Monday February 9, 2026 – Wednesday February 11, 2026 due to staff shortage. The office will reopen on Thursday February 12, 7:45am-12:00pm
NEWS RELEASE MAYOR RICK BLANGIARDI DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND PERMITTING CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 8, 2025 Davis Pitner: (808) 768-8003 DPP Launches AI Software to Enhance Permitting Process HONOLULU — The City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) is
DATE: Friday, December 19, 2025TIME: 10:00 a.m.PLACE: In-person and Remote Meeting at Fasi Municipal Building, 6th Floor ConferenceRoom, 650 South King Street, Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96813APPLICATION: CUP-2025-27 (SF)PROJECT NAME: Shangri La Meeting FacilityOWNER: Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic ArtAPPLICANT/AGENT: Planning Solutions, Inc. (James T. Hayes)LOCATION: 4055 Papu Circle – Waialae-KāhalaTAX MAP
April 29, 2026 @ 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Board Materials East Kapolei Neighborhood Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) State Land Use District Boundary Amendment (SLUDBA) East Kapolei Neighborhood Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Zone Change East Kapolei Neighborhood Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Land Use Ordinance (LUO) Amendment to TOD Special District
May 8, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm – NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
April 17, 2026 @ 12:45 am – 4:30 am – See attached for agenda Agenda
(808) 768-8000 | dpp@honolulu.gov
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (closed holidays and weekends)
650 South King Street, Honolulu HI 96813
1000 Uluohia Street, Kapolei HI 96707
(808) 768-8120
This division conducts reviews of building permits related to commercial properties, (including apartments, townhomes, multi-family dwellings, and agriculture uses and structures), zoning land use ordinances and stormwater quality-related submissions (ESCP Category 1A and below, as well as post-construction Category 2 and below). Building Division also conducts all building permit related inspections (except HFD).
For building inspections, building code complaints and investigations, call (808) 768-3185.
For structural, housing, energy and
commercial building permits, call (808) 768-8232.
For electrical reviews and inspections, call (808) 768-8240.
For mechanical, and plumbing reviews and inspections, call (808) 768-8242.
For zoning code reviews, call (808), 768-8246.
For storm water quality reviews, call (808) 768-8260
(808) 768-8117
This section reviews project submissions for building permits related to residential properties, including single-family dwellings, two-family dwellings, duplexes, and their associated accessory structures. Customer Service Division also conducts inspections related to housing code compliance, existing buildings, referred occupancy license inspections and issues concerning short-term rentals.
For residential building permits, call (808) 768-8220.
For access to permit files and records, call (808) 768-8277 or email dppdaib@honolulu.gov.
For housing code inspections and complaints and investigations, call (808) 768-8116
For questions about short-term rentals, call (808) 768-7887
(808) 768-8058
Provides citywide geographical information systems (GIS) mapping and data services
(808) 768-8053
Develops and updates long-range and special area plans, processes zone changes, amendments to the public infrastructure map, special use permits, and state land use district boundary amendments; administers affordable housing compliance; conducts land use modeling and forecasting; and provides data and statistics.
(808) 768-8097
Processes grading, stockpiling, grubbing, and trenching permits, as well as subdivision, traffic, wastewater, flood, and park dedication reviews and inspections
(808) 768-8294
Administers plans, projects, policies, and regulations surrounding rail stations
(808) 768-8015
Comments on design issues related to major projects in special districts
(808) 768-8013
Oversees the implementation of a county-wide comprehensive historic preservation plan and makes recommendations on projects involving historic properties.
(808) 768-8007
Makes recommendations on special use permits and amendments to long-range plans, zoning ordinances, and state land use districts
(808) 768-8251
Hears appeals relating to building, electrical, plumbing, and fire codes
(808) 768-8006
Hears appeals relating to zoning, environmental, and subdivision actions
