Are you planning to buy or renovate an older home in Hawaii? It is absolutely essential to understand the latest state regulations before you start tearing down walls. In 2025, Hawaii passed Act 293, fundamentally changing how historic properties are defined. Previously, any home over 50 years old faced heavy scrutiny, but today, age alone does not dictate a property’s historic status.
In this video, I break down what these vital legal shifts mean for buyers, sellers, and investors. A property must now be over 50 years old and actively meet the criteria for the Hawaii Register of Historic Places to require comprehensive state review. While this change makes it much easier to update beautiful mid-century homes, caution is still required. You must conduct thorough due diligence, especially since state burial laws remain intensely strict.
As a bilingual Principal Broker with over two decades of experience, my goal is to bridge global opportunities with local real estate insights. Whether you are captivated by original terrazzo floors and old-growth redwood, or you are an international investor looking for the perfect island portfolio addition, my team at Island Dragonfly is here to guide you.
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Contact Jason Wong, PB, MBA
Website: https://jasonwong.us
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