# Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-4: General powers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T13_C201H_S201H-4

## Section

- **Citation:** Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-4
- **Heading:** General powers
- **Jurisdiction:** Hawaii
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** HI Code / Division 1 / Title 13 / Chapter 201H / Section 201H-4

## Text

(a) The corporation may:

(1) Sue and be sued;

(2) Have a seal and alter the same at pleasure;

(3) Make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers;

(4) Adopt bylaws and rules in accordance with chapter 91 for its organization, internal management, and to carry into effect its purposes, powers, and programs; and

(5) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, establish and collect fees for administrative expenses incurred by the corporation to process applications for loans, grants, services, and real estate documents related to the corporation's functions under this chapter.

(b) In addition to other powers conferred upon it, the corporation may do all things necessary and convenient to carry out the powers expressly provided in this chapter. [L 2005, c 196, pt of §20; am L 2006, c 180, §15; am L 2009, c 143, §2]

## Nearby sections

- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H ‑86] Low-income housing tax credit loan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T13_C201H_S201H.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-2 Hawaii housing finance and development corporation; establishment, staff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T13_C201H_S201H-2.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-3 Board; establishment, functions, duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T13_C201H_S201H-3.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-4 General powers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T13_C201H_S201H-4.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-4.5 Urban gardening programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T13_C201H_S201H-4.5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-5 Fair housing law to apply.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T13_C201H_S201H-5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-6 Housing advocacy and information system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T13_C201H_S201H-6.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-7 Housing research.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T13_C201H_S201H-7.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-8 Housing counseling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T13_C201H_S201H-8.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-9 Acquisition, use, and disposition of property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T13_C201H_S201H-9.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-10 Cooperative agreements with other governmental agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T13_C201H_S201H-10.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-11 Agents, including corporations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T13_C201H_S201H-11.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-12 Development of property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T13_C201H_S201H-12.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 201H-13 Eminent domain, exchange or use of public property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T13_C201H_S201H-13.md)

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