What could the DHHL land acquisition mean for Kauaʻi's housing supply?
New DHHL land acquisition could boost Kauaʻi's housing availability The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) acquired a parcel of land from Grove Farm in December 2025 for $18,251,310, initiating a major housing development project on Kauaʻi. This project includes the Līhu‘e homestead community, which will feature 750 single-family homes on 6,500 square foot lots, and Hanapēpē Phase II, which will include homes on lots nearly 7,500 square feet in size. This development is intended to address the island’s critical need for housing, with the first homes in Līhu‘e anticipated to be delivered in 2031.
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The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands offered over 800 residential project leases on Kauaʻi as part of its largest residential awards this year. The acquisition of Grove Farm land for housing development was completed, which aligns with Kauaʻi County’s long-term plans for residential use in the Līhu‘e mauka area.
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The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands acquired the land from Grove Farm in December 2025 for $18,251,310. This acquisition is part of the department's efforts to create multiple pathways to homeownership and address the DHHL waitlist.
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The land acquisition allows DHHL to proceed with developing the Līhu‘e homestead community (750 single-family homes) and Hanapēpē Phase II. These projects are designed to deliver much-needed housing and agricultural opportunities in the Līhu‘e mauka area of Kauaʻi.
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- DHHL acquired the land from Grove Farm in December 2025 for $18,251,310.mauinow.com
- The Līhu‘e homestead project will consist of 750 single-family homes on 6,500 square foot lots.mauinow.com
- Hanapēpē Phase II homes will be built on lots nearly 7,500 square feet in size.mauinow.com
- The first homes in Līhu‘e are anticipated to be delivered in 2031.mauinow.com
Why it matters
The development is significant because it directly addresses the island’s critical need for housing. Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami noted that the acquisition aligns with Kauaʻi County’s long-term plans for residential use in the Līhu‘e mauka area, indicating local support for the increased housing availability.
This project is part of a larger state effort, funded by Act 279, the Waitlist Reduction Act, which provided $600 million in general funds to support DHHL’s strategy to reduce the waitlist. The DHHL currently manages 4,417 homesteading applications for Kauaʻi alone.
What we don't know yet
- How quickly will the necessary infrastructure for the Hanapēpē Phase II be completed?
- What specific criteria will determine eligibility for the residential and agricultural homesteading options?
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