# Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-9: Work on acquired areas; competitive contracts

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-9

## Section

- **Citation:** Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-9
- **Heading:** Work on acquired areas; competitive contracts
- **Jurisdiction:** Hawaii
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** HI Code / Division 1 / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Section 53-9

## Text

The redevelopment agency may, by letting of contracts therefor, or by using its own employees, clear the acquired areas and maintain and repair or rehabilitate, but not reconstruct or enlarge, any structure (except structures to be held and used by the government for public purposes); provided that any work, the estimated cost of which is in excess of $1,000, shall be let only in accordance with chapter 103D.

## Nearby sections

- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-2 Redevelopment agency; creation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-2.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-3 Interest in project prohibited; disclosure of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-3.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-4 Removal of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-4.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-5 Powers and duties of agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-6 Initiation and approval of redevelopment plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-6.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-7 Urban renewal projects in disaster areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-7.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-8 Acquisition of lands in redevelopment project.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-8.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-9 Work on acquired areas; competitive contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-9.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-10 Appraisal of lands of agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-10.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-11 Government instrumentalities to cooperate with agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-11.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-12 Sale and lease of acquired lands; preference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-12.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-13 New constructions by agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-13.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-14 Agency exempt from real property taxes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-14.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-15 Financial assistance of agency and office of urban renewal coordinator; redevelopment fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-15.md)

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