Hawaiian Home Lands Trust

The Hawaiian Home Lands Trust is a program established by the U.S. Congress in 1921 to return designated land in Hawaii to Native Hawaiians for residential, agricultural, and pastoral purposes. Administered by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, it aims to help Native Hawaiians rebuild their communities and cultural connections. The trust holds approximately 200,000 acres, and eligible Native Hawaiians can apply for leases to use these lands, often with long-term, affordable terms. The goal is to support Native Hawaiian self-sufficiency and preserve their cultural heritage through land access.