Factory-built housing for the Lahaina burn zone
Maui County
Summary
With FEMA housing ending and 946 families displaced, the Council is testing factory-built and modular homes in the burn zone. Supporters say it's the fastest way to keep Lahaina families housed; critics worry about losing construction jobs and long-term quality. Bill 15 passed first reading 6-3 with a five-year-style sunset and residential-only limits.
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Last discussed Jan 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct county cost, but it could speed rebuilding for families facing a Feb. 28, 2026 FEMA housing cutoff.
Lahaina fire survivors who need fast, affordable rebuilding options.
Critics argue local construction workers could lose work if homes are shipped in prefab.
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