A new UHERO study finds that three years after the 2023 Maui wildfires, roughly one-third of displaced households still lack permanent housing. Meanwhile, Category 4 Hurricane Karina and Tropical Storm Lowell are tracking toward Hawaii with possible arrival near Labor Day weekend.
- About one-third of fire-affected households remain without permanent housing three years after the August 2023 Lahaina wildfires, per UHERO research.
- Two-thirds of displaced households now have permanent housing, up from just over half the prior year, with 45% having returned to or rebuilt their original homes.
- Reconstruction remains slow — only 315 homes were under construction as of July 2026, and the share in brand-new permanent homes has stayed roughly flat.
- Category 4 Hurricane Karina and Tropical Storm Lowell (expected to reach hurricane strength by Wednesday) are both tracking toward Hawaii with increasing potential to arrive near Labor Day weekend.
- Recent flooding from Tropical Storm Lala has already added new damage to the island, underscoring ongoing weather vulnerability during recovery.
Source: Realtor
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