Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Honolulu, HI (2026)
3 verified homelessness & encampment rules for Honolulu, Hawaii, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Sit-Lie Rules
Honolulu's Sit-Lie Ordinance, Bill 6 (2014) codified at ROH section 29-16, prohibits sitting or lying on public sidewalks in Waikiki and other designated business districts between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m.
Honolulu Sit-Lie Ban Bill 6
Heavy RestrictionsEncampment Sanitation
Honolulu's Stored Property Ordinance and Sidewalk Nuisance Ordinance authorize the city to remove unattended personal property and clear encampments from sidewalks, parks, and rights-of-way after 24 hours notice.
Stored Property and Encampment Sweeps
Heavy RestrictionsBridge Housing Siting
Honolulu funds bridge housing through the HONU mobile navigation center, Punawai Rest Stop, and Joint Outreach Center, partnering with IHS and other Continuum of Care providers to transition unsheltered residents into permanent housing.
Bridge Housing and HONU Navigation Centers
Some RestrictionsLooking for Honolulu County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Honolulu city rules.
Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Honolulu County →