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DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDSThe Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) was created by the Hawai’i State Legislature in 1960 for the purposes of administering the Hawaiian home lands program and managing the Hawaiian home lands trust. Currently DHHL is one of 18 principal agencies of the Executive Branch of the State of Hawai’i.
DHHL serves native Hawaiians or individuals of at least 50% Hawaiian blood, as defined by the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920, as amended, and their successors. These native Hawaiians are the beneficiaries of the Hawaiian home lands trust consisting of a land trust of over 200,000 acres.
Mission “To manage the Hawaiian Home Lands trust effectively and to develop and deliver land to native Hawaiians. We will partner with others towards developing self-sufficient and healthy communities.”
Hawaiian Homes Commission DHHL is governed by a nine-member board of commissioners headed by the Chairman, who also serves as the executive officer of DHHL. The Governor of the State of Hawai’i appoints each commissioner and Chairman to a four-year term.
The current board is as follows:
The State Council of Hawaiian Homestead Associations collaborates with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on issues that concern Hawaiian Homestead entitlements and has been pro-active in the legislative process to protect those entitlements. The SCHHA, as part of implementing its strategic plan, meets with its associations to discuss legislative issues impacting native Hawaiians.
Note: Always remember to notify the individual or department you are calling that you are a member of the SCHHA.
Office of the Chairman - Suite 2000 808-586-3801 / 808-586-3899 fax Micah A. Kane, Chairman Ben Henderson, Deputy to the Chairman Kaulana Park, Executive Assistant
Information & Community Relations Office - Suite 2000 808-586-3840 / 808-586-3843 fax Lloyd Yonenaka, Administrator · Answers questions of a general nature. Produces the department's publications, exhibits and displays. Will help you locate the assistance you need.
Land Development Division - Suite 1230 808-586-3815 / 808-586-6665 fax Larry Sumida, Administrator · Design and Construction Branch provides architectural and engineering design, surveying, construction supervision and other work essential for the development of subdivisions and on-site and off-site improvements and facilities.
· Housing Project Branch provides turn-key homes and assists lessees of vacant lots in arranging financing and in contracting with a builder, including self-help and Habitat programs.
· Master-Planned Community Branch prepares plans for entire communities, with homes, businesses, services, open space, recreational and cultural amenities. Prepares request for proposals and conducts negotiations in developer agreements for complete infrastructure and home construction projects.
Land Management Division - Suite 1230 808-586-3823 / 808-586-3923 fax Linda Chinn, Administrator · Manages the department's non-homestead land, income properties, and a comprehensive land inventory.
· Technical Services Branch provides technical services emphasizing the preparation of appraisals and the documentation of license and easement agreements. The branch is computerizing the land inventory.
· Land Management Branch manages the department's lands not under homestead lease. Includes maintaining the lands and working with general lessees and licensees.
· Income Properties Branch develops DHHL's non-homestead land for income purposes.
Planning Office - Suite 2000 808-586-3836 / 808-586-3843 fax Darrell C. Yagodich, Administrator · Prepares studies required for future land development including archaeological, historic and environment concerns. Grants, scholarships, and legislative matters are also included in the Planning Office.
Fiscal Office - Suite 2000 808-586-3808 / 808-586-3843 fax James Pao, Fiscal Officer · Provides accounting, fiscal services and internal control systems for the department including collecting lease and loan payments and other receivables.
Administrative Services Office - Suite 2000 808-586-3811 / 808-586-3843 fax Rodney K.M. Lau, Administrative Services Officer · Provides personnel, program planning and budgeting, information and communication systems, internal management assistance and other support services for the department.
Homestead Services Division - Suite 1230 808-586-3829 / 808-586-3835 fax Robert J. Hall, Administrator · Assists homestead lessees and applicants for homestead leases. Also offers loan services to qualified homestead lessees.
· Homestead Applications Branch helps beneficiaries apply for homestead leases. Provides application and Kumu Ohana (genealogy) verification forms and maintains the waiting lists for homestead awards.
· Loan Services Branch helps beneficiaries finance home construction. Offers loans for home repairs, farming and ranching and arranges repayment schedules. Seeks assistance from the private and public sectors for loan financing.
· District Operations Branch helps lessees and homestead applicants with a wide range of services. Six district offices also maintain homestead areas and facilities. They area as follows:
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands applicant waiting list known as Hui Kako'o ‘Aina Ho‘opulapula is the entity that represents all qualified homestead beneficiaries who are currently waiting to obtain a lease from the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
Hui Kako‘o is a 501(c) 3 organization that was formed in 1994 to meet the needs of potential applicants who had no means of representation in the process. Through the years, like its counterpart the SCHHA, Hui Kako‘o has been instrumental in participating at all levels of government to insure the needs of the applicants are being included in the discussions.
Blossom Feiteira, Hui Kako‘o’s president and a Maui resident has brought administrative planning and community development advocacy skills to Hui Kako‘o. With dedicated directors residing across the state the board meets monthly to discuss the issues at hand.
For more information, contact Kaipo Kincaid, executive director at: P.O. Box 37958 Honolulu, HI 96837 Phone: 808-262-5299 / Toll Free: 1-866-262-5299 Fax: 808-262-5299 E-mail: Kaipo_Kincaid@msn.com Web Site: www.hawaiianlands.com
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