Redefining What’s Possible

The Hawaiʻi School Facilities Authority (SFA) was established by the Hawai‘i State Legislature to reimagine how school facilities across our islands are planned, built and maintained. We are a state agency using standards-based designs, latest construction methods, and sensible budgets to construct modern learning spaces for public schools and contemporary living environments for workforce housing.

Our Focus Areas

We’re taking bold action in three critical areas:

  • Building New Preschool Classrooms
  • Developing a New Central Maui School
  • Creating Teacher Workforce Housing

By uniting smart design, community-aligned planning, and data-informed decision making, we remove barriers, speed up timelines, and deliver scalable solutions that move Hawai‘i’s public education facilities forward—strategically, effectively, purposefully.

Preschools

Too many children in Hawai‘i still lack access to affordable, high-quality pre-kindergarten education. Limited classroom space and geographic gaps leave thousands of keiki—especially in underserved communities—without the early learning opportunities that set the foundation for future success.

New Central Maui School Project

Central Maui faces a growing need for new school infrastructure. More than 5,600 new homes will be developed in the area in the next ten years. In addition, existing campuses are overcrowded, stretching teachers, and classrooms to their limits. Without action, these conditions will continue to limit opportunity, lengthen commutes, and deepen disparities in access to quality public education.

Workforce Housing

Hawai‘i’s high cost of living is forcing educators to leave, putting public schools at risk. To help retain talent, SFA is creating affordable, on-campus housing by repurposing school lands and partnering with the private sector.

School Impact Fees

As neighborhoods grow and neighborhoods expand, local schools can become at capacity. School impact fees ensure that developers contribute to the cost of building or expanding school facilities—rather than relying entirely on taxpayers or the state to cover these infrastructure needs.

SFA Board Meetings

Hawai‘i School Facilities Authority board meetings are typically held once every two months on the first Tuesday at 9:00 am HST. All members of the public are invited to attend.