Federal Low-Income Housing

HRS div. 1, tit. 20, ch. 356D, pt. II

in effect

HRS §356D-31 Rentals and tenant selection

356D-31. Rentals and tenant selection (a) In the operation or management of federal public housing projects, the authority, acting directly or by an agent or agents, at all times shall observe the following duties with respect to rentals and tenant selection: (1) The authority may establish maximum limits of annual net income for tenant selection in any public housing project, less any exemptions as may be authorized by federal regulations pertaining to public housing. The authority may agree to conditions as to tenant eligibility or preference required by the federal government pursuant to federal law in any contract for financial assistance with the authority; (2) The authority may rent or lease the dwelling units therein only at rentals within the financial reach of persons who lack the amount of income that the authority determines to be necessary to obtain safe, sanitary, and uncongested dwelling accommodations within the area of operation of the authority and to provide an adequate standard of living; and (3) The authority may rent or lease to a tenant a dwelling consisting of the number of rooms, but no greater number, than the authority deems necessary to provide safe and sanitary accommodations to the proposed occupants thereof, without overcrowding. (b) Nothing in this part shall be construed as limiting the power of the authority to: (1) Vest in an obligee the right, in the event of a default by the authority, to take possession of a public housing project or cause the appointment of a receiver thereof, free from all the restrictions imposed by this part with respect to rentals, tenant selection, manner of operation, or otherwise; or (2) Vest in obligees the right, in the event of a default by the authority, to acquire title to a public housing project or the property mortgaged by the authority, free from all the restrictions imposed by this part. [L 2006, c 180, pt of §2; am L 2013, c 148, §2; am L 2023, c 99, §1]

HRS §356D-32 Delinquent accounts

356D-32. Delinquent accounts (a) Notwithstanding section 40‑82, the authority, with the approval of the attorney general, may delete from its accounts receivable records delinquent accounts for vacated units within federal low-income public housing projects that have been delinquent for at least ninety days. (b) The delinquent accounts may be assigned to a collection agency. (c) When the authority seeks eviction of a tenant due to delinquency in payment of rent, the authority shall comply with the procedures set forth in section 356D-92(b) before proceeding with the eviction hearing. [L 2006, c 180, pt of §2]

HRS §356D-33 Investigatory powers

356D-33. Investigatory powers (a) The authority may: (1) Investigate living, dwelling, and housing conditions and the means and methods of improving the conditions; (2) Enter upon any building or property to conduct investigations or to make surveys or soundings; (3) Conduct examinations and investigations and hear testimony and take proof under oath at public or private hearings on any matter material for its information; (4) Issue subpoenas requiring the attendance of witnesses or the production of books and papers, and order the examination of witnesses who are unable to attend before the authority, are excused from attendance, or by leave of courts as provided by chapter 624, are out of the State; and (5) Make available to any government agency charged with the duty of abating or requiring the correction of nuisances or like conditions, or of demolishing unsafe or unsanitary structures within its territorial limits, its findings and recommendations with regard to any building or property where conditions exist that are dangerous to the public health, morals, safety, or welfare. (b) Investigations or examinations may be conducted by the authority, by a committee appointed by it consisting of one or more members of the board, or by counsel, or by an officer or employee specially authorized by the authority to conduct it. Any person designated by the authority to conduct an investigation or examination shall have the power to administer oaths, take affidavits, and issue subpoenas or orders for the taking of depositions. [L 2006, c 180, pt of §2]

HRS §356D-34 to 356D-39 Reserved.

HRS §356D-40 Additional powers

356D-40. Additional powers The powers conferred upon the authority by this part shall be in addition and supplemental to the powers conferred by any other law, and nothing in this part shall be construed as limiting any powers, rights, privileges, or immunities so conferred. L 2006, c 180, pt of §2

Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol07_Ch0346-0398/HRS0356D/HRS_0356D-.htmFetched: 11/10/2026