Summary
Three years after the fires, most debris is cleared and rebuilding is well underway, but multifamily projects won't come online until 2029-2030, leaving a housing gap. The county is taking over disaster case management from the state this month.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Apr 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
$1.6 billion in federal CDBG-DR funds drive the rebuild, with $950 million in unfunded infrastructure needs still being pursued.
Wildfire survivors rebuilding homes and the 1,100+ households in temporary housing awaiting permanent solutions.
The 800+ families still without permanent housing face uncertainty as FEMA support ends.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — April 8, 2026
About $21 million is budgeted in case FEMA's housing mission ends in February 2027, with 500+ households still in direct housing. Members also discussed Lahaina Restoration Foundation's courthouse/prison rebuild and a possible conservation easement under the managed retreat fund for a Kānaka Ohana family.
Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee (2025-2027) — March 18, 2026
The Office of Recovery reported 159 completed rebuilds, 60% of single-family homes in the burn zone permitted or under construction, and a push to cut permitting red tape. But over 800 displaced families still need permanent housing, and FEMA temporary housing support runs out in February 2027.
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