Details about the Department's efforts in developing long term goals and policies that address the physical, social, economic, and environmental concerns of the communities.

Public comment period on the General Plan update is extended to Nov 30, 2011.

The Department of Planning and Permitting is responsible for processing applications for land use approvals, zoning and land use permits, construction and building permits and engineering and subdivison permits.

Jan 16, 2012:
Amended Part 2 Rules Relating to Shoreline Setbacks and the Special Management Area

July 26, 2011:
A Proposed Bill to Amend Chapter 21, ROH Relating to Regulation of Certain Visitor Accommodations

Information, applications, and forms to obtain permits are available to download.

Interesting issues or projects that currently involve the Department.

Online system to submit building or sign permit applications, calculate building permit fees, and review details for existing applications, permits and parcels.

*Now available*   Permit Pal, an interactive information resource and PASS, Permit Appointment & Scheduling System

The Honolulu Land Information System (HoLIS) is an enterprise-wide Geographic Information System (GIS) with land use, permit, tax, infrastructure, and environmental data.

Schedule of events for departmental activities and daily bulletins.

Organizational and contact information for the Department.