Definitions
HRS §346-385
in effect346-385. Definitions
As used in this subpart, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Coordinator" means the coordinator
on homelessness as provided in section 346-381.5.
"Director" means the director of
human services.
"Kauhale" means:
(1) A program to address the basic needs of
individuals experiencing houselessness; and
(2) Affordable housing spaces that are communal
living spaces with individual household units and charge monthly rents no more
than thirty per cent of the area median income level.
"Office" means the statewide office
on homelessness and housing solutions.
"Ohana zone" means a place:
(1) That has a program to address basic needs of
individuals experiencing homelessness; and
(2) Where wrap-around services, social and health
care services, transportation, and other services may be offered with the goals
of alleviating poverty and transitioning individuals experiencing homelessness
into affordable housing.
[L 2022, c 252, pt of §2; am L 2025, c 309, §§2, 6, 11]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol07_Ch0346-0398/HRS0346/HRS_0346-0385.htmFetched: 11/10/2026