NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Pursuant to Chapter 91 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA), Department of Human Services, hereby provides notice that it will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Chapter 17-2021, Hawaii Admininstrative Rules (HAR), entitled “Grievance Procedures”.
Background: The purpose of the proposed amendments are to clarify that the grievance process for proposed terminations and evictions for the federal
low-income public housing program will be provided by Chapter 17-2020, HAR, entitled “Eviction – Practice and Procedure”. These changes will eliminate a dual due process hearing procedure which is not required under federal law or regulations. Other significant amendments include the repeal of subchapter 4 related to expedited grievance hearings and the adoption of section 17-2021-5 to formally standardize the informal settlement procedures.
Public Review: Copies of the draft amended Chapter 17-2021, HAR, are available for public viewing at the HPHA’s School Street Campus and its site management offices on weekdays between 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
HPHA Administrative Offices, 1002 North School Street, Honolulu
Oahu: Puuwai Momi Office, 99-132 Kohomua Street, Aiea
Oahu: Kalihi Valley Homes Office, 2250 Kalena Drive, Honolulu
Oahu: Mayor Wright Homes Office, 521 North Kukui Street, Honolulu
Oahu: Kalakaua Homes Office, 1545 Kalakaua Avenue, Honolulu
Oahu: Kalanihuia Office, 1220 Aala Street, Honolulu
Oahu: Hale Poai Office, 1001 North School Street, Honolulu
Oahu: Waimaha Sunflower Office: 85-186 McArthur Street, Waianae
Oahu: Koolau Village Office: 45-1027 Kamau Place, Kaneohe
Oahu: Kauhale Nani Office: 310 North Cane Street, Wahiawa
Oahu: Palolo Valley Homes Office: 2107 Ahe Street, Honolulu
Oahu: Kuhio Homes Office: 1475 Linapuni Street, Honolulu
Hawaii: Lanakila Homes Office, 600 Wailoa Street, Hilo
Hawaii: Ka Hale Kahaluu Office, 78-6725 Makolea Street, Kailua-Kona
Hawaii: Noelani II Office, 65-1191 Opelo Road, Kamuela
Kauai: Kapaa Office, 4726 Malu Road, Kapaa
Maui: Kahekili Terrace, 2015 Holowai Place, Wailuku
Molokai: Kahale Mua, Maunaloa, Molokai
Digital copies are also available on the HPHA’s website at:
https://hpha.hawaii.gov/rules-policies
Public Hearing: The public may participate in the public hearing remotely via Zoom using the following link: zoom.us/j/88183683024. When prompted, enter the Password: 6mtqZ5. The HPHA requests that meeting participants display their first and last names.
Alternatively, the public may participate via telephone by calling 1-253-205-0468. When prompted, callers should enter the Meeting ID: 881 8368 3024 and the Password: 541913.
The public hearing will take place at:
5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025
Physical Meeting Location: The public may also attend the public hearing in person at 1002 North School Street, Building A Conference Room, Honolulu, HI 96817. The physical meeting location will be connected via Zoom to the remote meeting.
All interested persons are invited to provide oral or written comments on the draft amended rules. All comments received will be reviewed by the HPHA, and subsequent amendments may be considered, if appropriate. Oral comments may be presented during the public hearing. Persons who cannot attend the hearing and prefer not to provide written comments may call (808) 436-7183 to submit their comments as a voicemail message. Written comments may be presented to the presiding officer at the public hearing, or mailed to the HPHA, Attn: Planning & Evaluation Office, at 1002 North School Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817. Written comments may also be faxed to (808) 832-4679 or sent by email to hpha@hawaii.gov. Written comments not presented at the public hearing should be received by the HPHA’s Administrative Office by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, December 1, 2025.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact Benjamin Park at (808) 436-7183 as soon as possible, preferably
by Monday, November 24, 2025. If a response is received after Monday,
November 24, 2025, the HPHA will attempt to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate forms such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
HAKIM OUANSAFI
Executive Director
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
HPHA does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status, ancestry/national origin, age, marital status, HIV infection or sexual orientation and gender identity.
(SA/HTH/WHT/TGI1509000 10/31/25)
