PLANTATION HOlJSI~G IN HAWAII

, J", I ~ h 1 UNIVERSITY OF HAWAii LIBRARY SlJGAR PLANTATION HOlJSI~G IN HAWAII

SlJGAR PLANTATION HOlJSING IN HA1VAII Prefaee Presented herewith is an industry proposal for the establishment of rentals for the presently constructed housing on the sugar plantations located in the Territory of Hawaii. Consideration is given both to dwellings designed for family use and to quarters designed for occupation by single men. Proposals governing the purchase of water, electricity and fuel and the rental of garages are also presented. COMPILED B Y THE SUGAR INDUST.RY IN HAWAII

The Classification of Housing Three major factors govern the proposed classification of plantation housing:- class of construction, physical conditionand floor area. All vtllage housing has been divided Into three classes dependent upon basic types of construction and of the facilities provided. Descriptions and illustrations In the followingpages outline these three classes so that they may be readily identified but all houses in each of the categories may not correspond in every detail. AU houses have been further sub-classified according to physical conditionintofour groups:- poor, fair, goodand exceuent. Floor area has been used to accurately establish the size of houses. Floor area is that area, expressed in square feet, under the roof line of each dweulng or single men's quarters, including service facilities directly attached to the house or, in an elevated house, the enclosed or concrete area on the ground floor. Floor area is the recognized method of measuring the size of houses and is used for construction and taxation purposes. 2

Rental Rates The proposed monthly rental rates for family dwellings, according to class and physical condition, commence at 500 square feet or less of floor area. Rentals for dwelllngs with floor areas falling between the indicated points in the tabulations which will follow, will be interpolated to the nearest 25~ per month. Monthlyrental rates for single men's quarters are based on the total floor area of the house dividedby the number of bedrooms in the house, or the house floor area per bedroom, and commence at 100 square feet or less. In the same way as for family dwelllngs, the tabulated rentals will be interpolated to the nearest 25~per monthfor all cases with house floor areas per bedroom falling between the areas indicated. Per capita minimum monthly rentals for single men are proposed to cover all cases where more than one individual occupies a bedroom. Monthlyrentals which are herein proposed do not apply to future construction. Rental adjusiments for improvements or repairs affecting the class, conditionoffloor area of the house will be made effective on the first of the monthfollowingcompletionof the work. Rentals for garages will be set to a maximum of $2.50 per monthfor single garage buildings and $2.00 per month for each stall in double or multiple garages, depending upon class and condition. 3

Water, Electricity and Fuel Water, when metered, will be charged for at current county rates in effect in the locality. Otherwise, a flat rate of $1.00 per month wtll be cbarged to families occupyingdwellings up to 1000square feet infloor area and $1.50 per monthfor those from 1001 to 1500 square feet; and $0.50 per month for each single occupantof single men's quarters. Electricity will be purchased by each tenant for his own account from the local public utility where available; otherwise, from the plantations at public utility rates. Fuel will be purchased by each tenant from any source avallable to him.

Outline of Classifications and Rentals The illustrated outline of village housing classification and rentals which follows, covers only the more prevalent classes and conditions. Summarized definitions of classes and conditions and the full detail of rental schedules will be found appended as well as a comparison of proposed monthly rentals with rentals approved by the Rent Control Commission of the City and County of Honolulu at Honolulu Plantation Company.

Village Housing Classification and Rentals CLASS 1 Poor Condition CLASS I A dwelling constructed of rough merchantable lumber, stud framing, single Poor Condition wall, floors 1" x 12" or I" x 6"; stock sized or T&Gdoors; sliding windows; drop cord electrical outlets; toilet, bathing and laundry facilities detached; kitchen with sink and tap may be attached or detached. A dwelling requiring major repairs or thorough renovation or possibly complete replacement. 6 '--

MONTHLY RENTAL RATES FLOOR AREA Dwellings MONTHLY RENTALS 500 sq. ft. or less $10.00 550 H JJ........ 11.00 650 "... 12.00 750 OJ "... 13.00 850 " " "... 14.00 950 " "............ 15.00 1050 "...... 16.00 1200 " " 17.50 1400 " ".,............. 19.00 Single Men's Quarters HOUSE FLOOR MONTHLY RENTALS AREA PER SINGLE PER CAPITA BEDROOM OCCUPANCY MllITMA loo sq. ft. or less 125.... 175,.., 225 J) 275 " " 325 " $5.00 5.25 5.50 5.75 6.00 6.25 $3.00 3.25 3.25 3.50 3.50 3.75 7

Village Housing Classification and Rentals CLA.SS 2. POOl' Condition CLASS 2 A dwelling constructed of surfaced lumber; ceiling of canec, surfaced lumber or other material; single wall; stock doors; sliding or htmg windows; stain or paint outside and inside; drop cord electrical outlet; kitchen, with sink and tap, attached; toilet and bathing facilities and laundry. with lawldry trays, detached; sewer or cesspool connections. Poor Condition A dwelling requiring major repairs or thorough renovating or possibly complete replacement. 8

Dwellings FLOOR AREA MONTHLY RENTALS MONTHLY RENTAL RATES Single Men's Quarters HOUSE FLOOR MONTHLY RENTALS AREA PER SINGLE PER CAPITA BEDROOM OCCUPANCY MINIMA 500 sq. ft. or less... ",... $12.50 100 sq. ft. or less $6.75 $4.00 550., 14.00 125 " 7.25 4.25..................................................... 650 " " 15.50 175 " " 7.75 4.50 750 II.17.00 225 " " 8.25 4.75 850 " 18.50 275' " 8.75 5.00 950 n' ". " 20.00 325 " 9.25 5.25 1050 Il 21.50 1200 " 23.50 1400 26.00

Village Housing Classification and Rentals CLASS 2 Fail' Condition, -,-... '. CLASS Z A dwelling constructed of surfaced lumber; ceiling of canec, surfaced lumber or other material; single wall; stock doors; sliding or hung windows; stain or paint outside and inside; drop cord electrical outlets; kitchen, with sink and tap, attached; toilet and bathing facilities and Laundry, with laundry trays, detached, sewer. or cesspool cqmections. Fail' A dwelling requiring general, but not major, repairs and painting. Condition 10

Dwellings MONTHLY FLOOR AREA RENTALS MONTHLY RENTAL RATES Single Men's Quarters HOUSE FLOOR MONTHLY RENTALS AREA PER SINGLE PER CAPITA BEDROOM OCCUPANCY MINIMA 500 sq. ft. or less... $15.00 100 sq. ft. or less $8.50 $5.00 550 "... 17.00 125 9.25 5.50 650... 19.00 175 10.00 6.00 750.............. 21.00 225 10.75 6.50 850... 23.00 275 11.50 7.00 950.............. 25.00 325 12.25 7.50 1050... 27.00 1200............ 30.00 1400 " 33.50...

Village Housing Classification and Rentals CLASS 2 Good Condition \ CLASS Z A dwelling constructed of surfaced lumber; ceiling of canec, surfaced lumber Good Condition or other material; single wall; stock doors; sliding or hung windows; stain or paint outside and inside; drop cord electrical outlets; kitchen, with sink and tap, attached; toilet and bathing facilities and laundry, with laundry trays, detached; sewer or cesspool connections. A dwelling which has been well maintained and repaired. 12

Dwellings MONTHLY RENTAL RATES Single Men's Quarters HOUSE FLOOR MONTHLY RENTALS AREA PER SINGLE PER CAPITA MONTHLY FLOOR AREA RENTALS BEDROOM OCCUPANCY MINIMA 500sq. ft. or less... $18.90 100 sq. ft. or less $10.50 $6.25 550 II " 20.50 125 H! '. 11.50 7.00 650 u "... 23.00 175 " " 12.50 7.75 750 " ".............. 25.50 225 " " 13.50 8.50 850., "... 28.00 275 " 14.50 9.25 950 " " 30.50 325 " " 15.50 10.00................... 1050 " " 33.00 1200 " " 37.00 1400 " 41.50...

Village Housing Classification and Rentals CLASS 3 POOl' Condition CLASS 3 A dwelling constructed of surfaced lumber; canec or ~urfaced lumber ceiling; T&G floors; stock doors; sliding, double hung or casement windows; stain or Poor Condition paint outside and inside; clothes Closets; some kitchen cabinet work, floor plugs and outlets for electrical equipment; shower or bathtub, standard flush toilet, lavatory and kitchen sink in the dwelling; individual laundry and laundry trays; sewer or cesspool cojulections. A dwelling requiring major repairs or thorough renovating or possibly complete replacement. 14

Dwellings MONTHLY FLOOR AREA RENTALS MONTHLY RENTAL RATES Single Men's Quarters HOUSE FLOOR MONTHLY RENTALS AREA PER SINGLE PER CAPITA BEDROOM OCCUPANCY MINIMA 500 sq. ft. or less... $15.00 100 sq. ft. or less $B.5O $5.DO... 550., 17.00 125 9.25 5.50 650 II 19.00 175.,... 10.00 B.DO 750 "... 21.00 225 10.75 8.50 850........ 23.DO 275 11.50 7.DO 9fiO 25.DO 325 12.25 7.50............ 1050 27:DO 1200 30.DO 1400 " 33.50

Village Housing Classification and Rentals CLASS 3 Fail' Condition CLASS 3 A dwelling constructed of surfaced lumber; canec or surfaced lumber ceiling; T&G floors; stock doors; sliding, double hung or casement windows; stain or paint outside and inside; clothes closets; some kitchen cabinet work; floor plugs and outlets for electrical equipment; sh0'il1er or bathtub, standard flush toilet, lavatory and kitchen sink in the dwelling; individual laundry and laundry trays; sewer or cesspool connectiore. Fair A dwelling requiring general, but not major, repairs and painting. Condition 16

Dwellings FLOOR AREA MONTHLY RENTAL'l MONTHLY RENTAL RATES Single Men's Quarters HOUSE FLOOR MONTHLY RENTAL'l AREA PER SINGLE PER CAPITA BEDROOM OCCUPANCY MINIMA 500 sq. ft. or less... $18.00 100 sq. ft. or less $10.50 $6.25............ 550 JI " 20.50 125 " " 11.50 7.00 650 H "... 23.00 175 " " 12.50 7.75 750 " "... 25.50 225 " " 13.50 8.50 850 I. "... 28.00 275 " 14.50 9.25 950 " " 30.50 325 " 15.50 10.00....................... 1050 " 33.00 1200 " " 37.00 1400 " 41.50 17

Village Housing Classification and Rent_ CLASS 3 Good Condition CLASS 3 A dwelling constructed of surfaced lumber; canec or surfaced lumber ceiling; Cood Condition T&G noors; stock doors; sliding, double hung or casement windows; stain or paint outside and inside; clothes closets; some kitchen cabinet work; floor plugs and outlets for electrical equipment; shower or bathtub, standard flush toilet, lavatory and kitchen sink in the dwelling; individual laundry and laundry trays; sewer or cesspool connections. A dwelling which has been well maintained and repaired. 18

r L MONTHLY RENTAL RATES Dwellings MONTHLY RENTALS sq. ft. or less $21.50 It 24.50.... " 27.50........... 30.50.............. 33.50............ 36.50........... 39.50............. 44.00........... 49.50 Single Men's Quarters HOUSE FLOOR MONTHLY RENTALS AREAPER SrnGLE PER CAPITA BEDROOM OCCUPANCY MINIMA 100 sq. ft. or less 125 " " 175 II II 225 OJ 275 ". 325 )j " $12.75 14.00 15.25 16.50 17.75 19.00 $7.25 8.00 8.75 9.50 10.25 11.00 19

, Descriptions of the Three Classes of Village CLASS 1. A dwelling constructed of rough merchantable lumber, IllIi' framing, single wall, floors 1" x 12" or. 1" x 6ui stodl sized or T & G doors; sliding Windows; drop cord electrlcal outlets; toilet, bathing and laundry facilities detached; kiteben with sink and tap may be attacbed or detacbed. CLASS 2. A dwelling constructed of surfaced lumber; ceiling of Canee, surfaced lumber, or other material; single wall: stock doors; sliding or hung windowsj stain or paint outside and inside; drop cord electrical outlets; kitchen, with sink and tap, attached;.toilet and bathing facilities and laundry, with laldllirj trays, detached; sewer or cesspool connections. ~ CLASS 3. A dwelling constructed of surfaced lumber, Canec or surfaced lumber ceiling; T & G floors; stock doors; sliding, double hung or -casement windows; stain or paint outside and inside; clothes closets; some kitchen cabinet work; floor plugs and outlets for electrical equipment; shower or bathtub, standard flush toilet, lavatory and kitchen sink in the dwelling; individual laundry and laundry trays; sewer or cesspool connections. \ Descriptions of the Four Categories Covering the Physical Condition of Houses \ I POOl' Condition Fail' Condition Good Condition Excellent Condition A dwelling requiring major repairs or thorough renovating or possibly complete replacement. A dwelling requiring general, but not major, repairs and painting. A dwelling which has been well maintained repaired. and A dwelling butlt, remodeled, or thoroughly renovated within the past five years, and well maintained. 20

Industry Monthly Rental Rates of Dwellings According to Floor Area, Class and Condition of Building. CLASS 1 FLOOR AREA POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT 500 Sq. Ft. or less $ 10.00 12.50 15.00 18.00 550... 11.00 14.00 17.00 20.50 650... 12.00 15.50 19.00 23.00 750... 13.00 17.00 21.00 25.50 850..... 14.00 18.50 23.00 28.00 950... 15.00 20.00 25.00 30.50 1050... 16.00 21.50 27.00 33.00 1200... 17.50 23.50 30.00 37.00 1400... 19.00 26.00 33.50 41.50 CLASS 2 FLOOR AREA POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT 500 Sq. Ft. or less $ 12.50 15.00 18.00 21.50 550... 14.00 17.00 20.50 24.50 650... 15.50 19.00 23.00 27.50 750... 17.00 21.00 25.50 30.50 850... 18.50 23.00 28.00 33.50 950... 20.00 25.00 30.50 36.50 1050... 21.50 27.00 33.00 39.50 1200... 23.50 30.00 37.00 44.00 1400.... 26.00 33.50 41.50 49.50 CLASS 3 FLOOR AREA POOR FAIR GOOD EXCELLENT 500 Sq. Ft. or less $ 15.00 18.00 21.50 25.00 550... 17.00 20.50 24.50 28.50 650... 19.00 23.00 27.50 32.00 750... 21.00 25.50 30.50 35.50 850... 23.00 28.00 33.50 39.00 950... 25.00 30.50 36.50 42.50 1050... 27.00 33.00 39.50 46.00 1200.... 30.00 37.00 44.00 51.00 1400... 33.50 41.50 49.50 57.50 21

Industry Monthly Rental Rates of Bedrooms in Single Men's Quarters According to House Floor Area per Bedroom, Class and Condition of Building; and Capita Minimum Rentals. CLASS 1 House Floor SINGLE OCCUPANCY PER CAPITA MINIMA Area per Bedroom POOR FAIR GOOD XLNT. POOR FAIR GOOD XLNT. 100 Sq. Ft. or less $ 5.00 6.75 8.50 10.50 $ 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.25 125... 5.25 7.25 9.25 11.50 3.25 4.25 5.50 7.00 175... 5.50 7.75 10.00 12.50 3.25 4.50 6.00 7.75 225... 5.75 8.25 10.75 13.50 3.50 4.75 6.50 8.50 275...... 6.00 8:75 11.50 14.50 3.50 5.00 7.00 9.25 325... 6.25 9.25 12.25 15.50 3.75 5.25 7.50 10.00 CLASS 2 House Floor SINGLE OCCUPANCY PER CAPITA MINlMA Area per Bedroom POOR FAIR GOOD XLNT. POOR FAIR GOOD XLNT. 100 Sq. Ft. or less $ 6.75 8.50 10.50 12.75 $4.00 5.00 6.25 7.25 125.... 7.25 9.25 11.50 14.00 4.25 5.50 7.00 8.00 175... 7.75 10.00 12.50 15.25 4.50 6.00 7.75 8.75 225..... 8.25 10.75 13.50 16.50 4.75 6.50 8.50 9.50 275...... 8.75 11.50 14.50 17.75 5.00 7.00 9.25 10.25 325... 9.25 12.25 15.50 19.00 5.25 7.50 10.00 11.00 CLASS 3 House Floor SINGLE OCCUPANCY PER aapit A MINlMA Area per Bedroom POOR FAIR GOOD XLNT. POOR FAIR GOOD XLNT. 100 Sq. Ft. or less $ 8.50 10.50 12.75 15.00 $5.00 6.25 7.25 8.75 125... 9.25 11.50 14.00 16.50 5.50 7.00 8.00 9.75 175... 10.00 12.50 15.25 18.00 6.00 7.75 8.75 10.75 225... 10.75 13.50 16.50 19.50 6.50 8.50 9.50 11.75 275... 11.50 14.50 17.75 21.00 7.00 9.25 10.25 12.75 325..... 12.25 15.50 19.00 22.50 7.50 10.00 11.00 13.75 Z2

Comparison of Proposed Monthly Rentals With Rent Control Commission, City and County of Honolulu, Approved Rentals at Honolulu Plantation Co. Monthly Rentals Class Condition Floor Area Rent Control Proposed, 1 Poor 396 Sq. Ft.. $ 17.50 $ 10.00 1 Poor 440 17.50 10.00 1 Poor 440 17.50 10.00 1 Poor 440 20.00 10.00 1 Poor 510 17.50 10.25 1 Poor 642 17.50 12.00 1 Poor 672 17.50 12.25 2 Fair 573 20.00 17.50 2 Fair 748 27.50 21.00 3 Poor 546 22.50 16.75 3 Poor 1152 50.00 29.00 3 Fair 820 32.50 27.25 3 Fair 864 32.50 28.25 3 Fair 864 37.50 28.25 3 Fair 1240 40.00 38.00 3 Good 912 35.00 35.25 3 Good 964 37.50 37.50 3 Good 1008 35.00 38.25 3 Good 1278 55.00 46.25 3 Good 1278 57.50 46.25