Code Violation Reporting in Honolulu County, HI (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Honolulu County, Hawaii.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Honolulu County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
How to Report
Residents anywhere on Oahu can report a suspected Housing Code violation by filing a signed, written complaint with the Dept. of Planning and Permitting's building official, who must investigate credible complaints under ROH § 16A-10.3.
How to Report a Code Violation in Honolulu
Light RestrictionsRevised Ordinances of Honolulu § 16A-10.3
Any person may submit a written complaint to the building official reporting a violation of this code. The complainant shall sign the complaint and describe the suspected violation, the property on which it is occurring, its location on the property, and any reports, documents, or citations that support a finding of violation. (b) If the building official receives a complaint that contains su...
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