Resources for Condominium Owners, Boards of Directors & Associations

Resources for Condominium Owners & Boards of Directors
Ownership in a condominium is different from other forms of ownership. A condominium is a form of ownership shared with others rather than a particular structure and many types of property can be in a condominium project, such as residential high rises, townhomes, single family homes, warehouses, commercial offices, harbor slips, and farms. This type of ownership comes with unique sets of organization and management, with an association of units owners (AOUO) governing project. The Real Estate Commission and Branch have produced a large number of brochures, guides, flyers, and videos to help condominium unit owners understand their rights and responsibilities. The Real Estate Commission and Branch also maintain a public searchable online database of Developer’s Public Reports and an association contact list.

Please visit our frequently asked questions for more information.


Learn more about resources for associations during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as guidelines for running meetings.

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Association Registration/Re-Registration Forms & Biennial Registration Search

Biennial Registration Search
Condominium database for registered projects, their Developer's Public Reports, and information on their respective associations
2023-2025 Association Registration - Currently closed. Contact the office at (808) 586-2644 for a hard copy application
Association Registration (September 2022) (PDF)
Condominium Association Information Update Form
Certification Statement of Insurance (CSI) (for fidelity bonds with a policy period beginning 07/01/06 and forward)

Board of Directors, Fiduciary Duty & Business Judgment Rule

Board of Directors (Rev. March 2019) Ⓑ (PDF)
Board of Directors - Fiduciary Duties (Rev. March 2019) Ⓑ (PDF)
Board Members Powers and Duties - Guide (2009)
Board Rights and Responsibilities (Rev. March 2019) Ⓑ (PDF)
Business Judgment Rule (January 2016) Ⓑ (PDF)

Budgeting, Finances & Reserves

Budgeting & Reserve Funding (Rev. March 2019) Ⓑ (PDF)
Budgeting & Reserve Funding Part 2 (December 2021) Ⓑ (PDF)
Condominium Reserves Work Book (1992) (PDF)
Condominium Reserves Reference Guide (1992) (PDF)
Financial & Management Controls For Associations (December 2016) Ⓑ (PDF)

Condominium Governance & Information

Access to Condominium Documents (Revised March 2023) Ⓑ (PDF)
Aging in Place: How to Cope (October 2003) (PDF)
Conference Report
Aging In Place and The Disabled (May 2017) (PDF)
Condominium Governance in Brief (September 2015) (PDF)
Condominium Governance - Common Issues - Part 1 (August 2016) (PDF)
Condominium Governance - Common Issues - Part 2 (August 2016) (PDF)
Condominium Repairs & Renovations (RICO) (PDF)
Fines and Foreclosures (April 2022) Ⓑ (PDF)
Got Records? Information For Condo Owners About Access To Information (RICO Document Request Form)
Hawaii Condominium Bulletins
- 2014-Current Bulletin Index
- 1991-2001 Bulletin Index
Memorandums & Informal Non-Binding Interpretations
Commission memorandums and interpretations on condominium governance issues
Hawaii Condominium Living Guide (July 2021) (PDF)
Information for Condominium Owners (RICO)
Information About Paying Association Fees (RICO)
Information for Owners of Rental Properties (RICO)
Introduction to Condominium Living (July 2018) (PDF)
Insurance Basics (May 2020) Ⓑ (PDF)
Insurance Policies - Types (May 2020) (PDF)
Maintaining the Basic Structure and Operation of a Condominium Association (Revised December 2020) Ⓑ (PDF)
Obtaining Documents From The Bureau of Conveyances (Revised December 2021) (PDF)
- Looking for the most recent declaration, bylaws, or map? Please visit the Bureau of Conveyances. Maps can also be requested from the Bureau using their request form.
Owner's Rights and Responsibilities (May 2016) Ⓑ (PDF)
Owner Rights and Responsibilities - Guide (2009)
Owners Welcome (December 2016) (PDF)
Powers & Duties of Agents of the Association (September 2019) Ⓑ (PDF)
Resolution Tips: Condominium Association & Condominium Owners Ⓑ (RICO) (PDF)
Regulated Industries Complaints Office - License/Business/Complaint Search
Special Assessments (October 2018) Ⓑ (PDF)
Tips For Condo Insurance Claims (PDF) (DCCA - Insurance Division)
Updating The Governing Documents (May 2023) (PDF)

Condominium Informational Email Subscription List

Condominium Informational Email Subscription List
Informational emails on a variety of topics including educational seminars and governance
- Prior Email Editions

Condominium Association Contact Information, Developer's Public Report Database, & Statewide Interactive Map of Projects

Association of Unit Owners (AOUO) Contact List (PDF) (REVISED 2/02/24)
Contact list of condominium projects, their association contact person and managing agent (if any). The information at this PDF is provided by the State of Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) as a public service and is intended to be used solely as reference material. DCCA does not represent that the information contained herein is accurate, complete and/or current. Information provided by the DCCA at this site is provided on an “as is” basis and the DCCA makes no guarantees as to its accuracy. Assessing the accuracy and reliability of the information contained at this site is the user’s responsibility. Associations who have not registered in several renewal cycles may be missing from this list.
Developer’s Public Reports/Association Biennial Registration
Online search for condominium projects' Developer’s Public Reports and current association biennial registration information
- Looking for the most recent declaration, bylaws, or map? Please visit the Bureau of Conveyances
- Please read the Commission's brochure on "Obtaining documents from the Bureau of Conveyances"
- Why is There Missing Association Info On The Database? (FAQ)
Geographic Information System - Condominium Mapping (Office of Planning - GIS)
Online mapping of condominium projects statewide. Information provided by the Office of Planning and DCCA at this site is provided on an “as is” basis and the Office of Planning and DCCA makes no guarantees as to its accuracy. (Account may be required)
Links to Other Agencies and Organizations
Information for finding maps, permitting, the Regulated Industries Complaints Office, and other agencies to help you find condominium related information