To increase flexibility, the Maui County Department of Public Works’ Development Services Administration has implemented new procedures for factory-built housing in the Lahaina Burn Zone.

Factory-built housing will now be permitted as permanent housing if the factory-built structure follows updated regulations and policies.

Factory-built housing is a dwelling or portion of a dwelling that is prefabricated or assembled at a place other than the site where the building will be placed long-term.

“Factory-built housing has the potential to reduce construction costs, increase flexibility and create a more efficient path from permitting to move-in for local families,” DPW Director Jordan Molina said.

For more information on factory-built housing, including design registration of plans, permitting, inspections and certification of factories go to hi-mauicountymapps.civicplus.com/295/DSA-Design-Registration.

People can also contact the Maui County DPW DSA Building Plans Review Section at dsa.plansreview@mauicounty.gov or (808) 270-7236 or stop by the DPW DSA office during business hours at 110 Ala`ihi St., Suite 214, Kahului.

For general information on building applications in the Lahaina Burn Zone, the Maui County DPW DSA Disaster Recovery Building Permit website is available at https://hi-mauicountymapps.civicplus.com/320/DSA-Disaster-Recovery-Building-Permit

Contact the Recovery Permit Center at rpc@mauicounty.gov or (808) 270-5724.