Historic Preservation in Hawaii (2026)
3 rules on the books across Hawaii, 3 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Historic-Cultural Monuments
How buildings, sites, and trees are nominated and designated as Historic-Cultural Monuments, the protections that follow, and the demolition-stay process.
Hawaii County
Some RestrictionsHawaii County protects historic properties and cultural sites through the Hawai'i County Cultural Resources Commission…
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Some RestrictionsMaui County Code section 2.88.070 lets any person or organization nominate a property for the Hawaii or National…
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Light RestrictionsHonolulu's parks director can designate cultural sites inside Oahu's public parks under ROH § 10-6.2. Anyone may…
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