CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU

To provide better customer service, the Department of Planning and Permitting has expanded the online appointment system for Building Permit Applications at its downtown branch. Appointments will be given priority over walk-in applicants. To make an appointment, go to http://www3.honolulu.gov/DPPApptCalendar/frmApptInt.aspx   Appointments are also be available at Kapolei. (Note: the IBP presented at the time of the appointment MUST match the IBP for which the appointment was created, otherwise the applicant will be asked to reschedule).

• The Department of Planning and Permitting to hold free public ePlans informational sessions.

• Sept 12, 2014 - The City and County of Honolulu - Islandwide Housing Strategy
  This Draft Islandwide Housing Strategy is intended to help guide the production, preservation and maintenance of well-located affordable and workforce housing choices on Oahu. It includes an islandwide vision, principles, and recommended actions across four areas: 1) increase workforce housing inventory, 2) increase housing options for very low-income and homeless people, 3) invest in better neighborhoods, and 4) update policies and regulations to promote housing production.

  • Draft - Islandwide Housing Strategy Plan
  • Executive Summary



• Mar 31, 2014 - Beginning March 31, the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) implemented fee increases and new processing fees for certain permits and services that are administered by the department. For a list of newly adopted fees, see Ordinance 14-4.​​
• The Department of Planning and Permitting released its Important Agricultural Lands Phase I Final Report in April 2014
• Honolulu Bikeshare Organizational Study Final Report
• City expands ePlans filing to new buildings
• Sept 1, 2013 - Leeward Oahu School Impact Fee
• Sept 17, 2013 - Public Hearing - Proposed Administrative Rules Amendment

  The rules of the Department of Planning and Permitting would be amended to only permit buildings and walls in the 40-foot Shoreline Setback Area after a Shoreline Setback Variance has been approved.

• Effective Monday, June 17, 2013 - City To Impose New Plan Review Building Permit Fee

  The Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) will begin collecting plan review fees on certain building permit applications beginning Monday, June 17, in an effort to reduce the number of permits that are submitted for approval, but not picked up or paid for.

  In addition to plan review fees, the Ordinance raises fees for zoning confirmation and clearances, flood hazard district interpretations, and shoreline variance confirmations.