Join host Raya Salter as she speaks with Eileen Lacaden of Hawaii Appleseed about ADU housing, or Accessory Dwelling Units in Hawaii.

Bill 27 was signed into law by the Mayor on July 21st after its passage by the Honolulu City Council earlier this month. Homeowners are expected to save up to $10,000 in fees as a result of the new law, providing a significant boost to development of ADUs. A couple key changes as a result of Bill 27: Waived fees will be […]

If you are looking for ideas for an ADU, take a look at these sample plan sets prepared by design professionals. Each plan offers a different approach, giving you an opportunity to visualize the possibilities for your property. Note that these plans are not complete and cannot be used to apply for building permit without extensive modification. You […]

Here is an updated flyer for our remaining workshops. Please note that the date of the Waianae workshop is July 20, not July 10 (the previous flyer stated the incorrect date). We hope to see you in Waimanalo or Waianae!

Hawaiian Community Assets, Hawaii Appleseed, and Hawaiian Community Development Board will be holding a homeowner workshop on accessory dwelling and ohana units on March 30 from 6:00-7:30pm at the address below: Aloha United Way – Hilo/Kona Room 200 North Vineyard Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96817 Come and learn the basics about ADUs and ohana units and […]