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rehabilitation, or adaptive reuse. Further dialogue with the Dept. of Finance and the Real Property Tax Office will help determine how these incentives might be structured and applied. Infrastructure: Although infrastructure isn't covered in Chapter 11, its high costs add complexity and financial burden to developers. Historically, the County provided core infrastructure, but the responsibility gradually shifted to developers, increasing the overall cost of housing. Government should ideally fund foundational infrastructure, allowing developers to concentrate on building homes and related key assets. Federal funding, such as that available from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), could be leveraged to support infrastructure costs. Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax was suggested as a potential to fund infrastructure. Wastewater remains a major challenge, especially for smaller lots such as 7,500-square-foot single family properties. HAR Ch. 11-62 notes "developments involving dwellings shall have 10,000 square feet of land area for each individual wastewater system." Developments with 50 or more units are required to install private treatment plants, which entail substantial start-up and ongoing operational costs. Collaborative efforts with the State Dept. of Health could help facilitate medium-sized, innovative wastewater solutions. A "Waiver for Innovation" could also allow for piloting new systems that meet DOH standards while establishing proof of concept. The Dept. of Environmental Management plans to include a wastewater expansion overlay in the General Plan, enabling developers to anticipate and plan for sewer connectivity. Temporary solutions should be considered for use until permanent wastewater infrastructure is established. Water access is another critical component for housing projects. The Dept. of Water Supply has been very supportive of fully affordable housing projects, offering water for such developments where market -rate projects would require additional source or storage capacity, providing a significant incentive for affordable housing projects. Advanced technology tools could improve understanding and visualization of water availability islandwide, water credits, and system capacity to support planning. A review of concurrency requirements for County water systems and landscaping regulations could further help to conserve water resources. Streamlining Permitting: The Ad Hoc advocates for expedited permitting processes for affordable and workforce housing projects to minimize delays and reduce development costs. The OHCD is encouraged to coordinate regularly with relevant County and State agencies to review projects early in the process, streamlining permitting and helping to manage costs. OHCD suggested having a dedicated Building Clerk to handle affordable and workforce housing permits, further simplifying the process.