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New Building Department eyed - Hawaii Tribune-Herald

The amendment aims to create a dedicated department to reduce permit delays and focus on building codes enforcement, with oversight from a new nine-member commission.

The Hawaii County Council is proposing a County Charter amendment that would create a Department of Building aimed at speeding up the permitting and inspection process and easing the workload of the Department of Public Works — but Mayor Kimo Alameda is not convinced it’s the right approach.

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Hawaii Tribune-Herald broke the news in on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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