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The DHHL manages thousands of acres of Conservation, Special Use District, and lands classified as General Agriculture due to a lack of suitable infrastructure for homesteading. DHHL also cares for three cemeteries and four water systems throughout the state.

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Land Dispositions

  • Long-term use for commercial, industrial, or income-producing purposes.

Process Steps:

  1. Application/Initiation – Receive Land Use Request Form or initiate internally.
  2. Eligibility – Confirm legal authority, intended use, and compatibility with DHHL policies
  3. Due Diligence – Appraisal, environmental review, title verification, beneficiary impact analysis.
  4. Negotiation or Disposition
    • Direct Negotiation – If Non-Profit / Gov. Agency / Renewable Energy Producer per HRS § 171-95.
    • Public Disposition – Advertise via RFP per HHCA § 220.5 or sealed bid process per HRS § 171.
      • Bid Evaluation – Review submissions; ensure compliance with requirements.
      • Commission Approval – Submit winning bid and lease terms for HHC approval.
  5. Execution – Chairperson signs; record with Bureau of Conveyances.
  6. Post-Award Monitoring – Track rent, insurance, compliance reports.

List of General Leases (as of June 30, 2020)

Purpose:

  • Allow beneficiary-controlled entities or associations to use DHHL lands for community or homestead purposes

Process Steps:

  1. Intake – Receive Land Use Request Form or internal request from DHHL program/beneficiary association.
  2. Eligibility Review- Confirm beneficiary status and compliance with HHCA
  3. Negotiation – Define Scope of use, community benefits, rent (often nominal).
  4. Internal Review – Legal, Administatorr,, and Deputy review
  5. Commission Approval – HHC approves license terms.
  6. Execution/Approval- Chairperson signs.

List of Licenses (as of June 30, 2020)

Purpose:

  • Authorize non-beneficiary entities (utilities, telecom, infrastructure projects).

Process Steps:

  1. Application – Land Use Request Form intake.
  2. Preliminary Review – Identify non-beneficiary status, intended use, and rent requirements.
  3. Due Diligence – Appraisal, environmental permits, compliance with state/federal rules.
  4. Draft Terms – Market rent, indemnification, insurance and “no work before execution” clause.
  5. Internal Review & Approval – Legal and Administrator sign-off.
  6. Commission Approval – Submit to HHC.
  7. Execution/Approval- Chairperson signs.

Purpose:

  • Temporary entry for surveys, environmental studies, inspections, or limited activities.

Process Steps:

  1. Request – Land Use Request Form submission or direct request.
  2. Review/Terms – Confirm short-term nature (≤30 days). Set conditions (no construction, indemnity, receive certificate of liability insurance).
  3. Execution/Approval – Sign and issue ROE.

Purpose:

  • Temporary occupancy until a long-term disposition is established.

Process Steps:

  1. Application – Land Use Request Form is submitted.
  2. Review – Confirm need for interim occupancy.
  3. Terms – Month-to-month, revocable at any time, rent set by appraisal or market check.
  4. Internal Review – Legal and Administrator.
  5. Commission Approval – Submit for HHC review.
  6. Execution – Chairperson signs.
  7. Monitoring & Transition – Collect rent; prepare for transition to long-term disposition.

Revocable Permit Program

Business Revocable Permit: Business RPs are intended for DHHL Properties that show the greatest potential to earn income for the Applicant and DHHL. It is intended for more mature businesses with a longer track record.

APPLICATION PROCESS

PURPOSE

The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) uses a Revocable Permit (RP) to allow an individual or organization to temporarily occupy and use Hawaiian home lands. RPs serve as a land management tool that helps maintain a presence on DHHL lands, reducing management costs related to preventing trespassing, illegal dumping, fires, and other unauthorized activities. They also help with tasks like fencing, posting signage, and landscaping. While RPs do contribute to DHHL’s revenue, the primary purpose is effective land management rather than income generation.

AUTHORITY

The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (HHCA) Sections 204(2) and 207(c) authorize the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) to lease lands for non-homestead purposes under the same terms and conditions as public lands, in alignment with Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 171. Under HRS 171-55, titled “Permit,” the Commission is allowed to issue permits for temporary, month-to-month occupancy of state lands through direct negotiation without a public auction. These permits must serve the best interests of the State and are subject to specific restrictions set by the Commission. A month-to-month permit can last up to one year from issuance and may be extended annually if approved by the Commission.

Other

DHHL Water Systems

DHHL Cemeteries

Telecommunications

Special Area Plans