NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), notice is hereby given that the State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism; Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC), will hold a virtual public hearing on May 20, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. on the proposed amendments to and compilation of Chapter 15-308, "State Assisted Sales and Lease Program,” Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR).

Written testimony on these proposed rule-making actions will be accepted through May 20, 2025, at the following address: HHFDC, Attention: Cynthia Nyross; 677 Queen Street, Suite 300; Honolulu, Hawaii 96813; or via email to Cynthia.C.Nyross@hawaii.gov.
Proposed amendments to Chapter 15-308 will clarify the verification of eligible purchaser requirements for lower cost housing units prior to close of the sale, which is intended to preserve the initial verification and continued eligibility of the eligible purchaser. In addition, other necessary corrections are made, such as the correct reference section of HFDC’s repurchase price guidelines.
The public hearing will be held virtually via the Internet using Microsoft Teams on May 20, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please go to HHFDC’s website for more information: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hhfdc/.
Interested persons are strongly encouraged to view or download the draft rules electronically at the website: http://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hhfdc/administrative-rules/. A paper copy of the proposed rules may be mailed upon receipt of a check made payable to "HHFDC" in the amount of $8.87 for copying and postage costs. Requests for mailed copies should be made to HHFDC at the above address or by calling Cynthia Nyross at one of the telephone numbers below:

Persons with special needs (e.g., large print, taped materials, sign language interpreter, or translator) shall make all requests for assistance by contacting HHFDC’s Human Resources Office at (808) 587-0501, by email at hhfdchr@hawaii.gov, or by fax at (808) 587-0600 at least ten business days before the hearing. Prompt requests help to ensure the availability of appropriate accommodations. Persons on the Neighbor Islands may call the toll-free numbers listed above, ext. 70636.

HHFDC does not discriminate against any person because of race; color; religion; sex, including gender identity or expression; sexual orientation; disability; familial status; ancestry; age; marital status; or HIV status.
DEAN MINAKAMI, HHFDC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

(WHT1490195 4/17/25)