City
and County Rental Assistance
Housing & Community Development Corp. of Hawaii
Housing & Urban Development | Homeownership
Assistance Programs
Dept. of Health DCAB Listing of Housing Assistance
Social Security's Homeless Website
Partner In Care | Other Housing
Assistance Sources
Miscellaneous Smaller Programs by Islands | Homelessness
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Housing and Housing Related Programs
Most people with disabilities and older people prefer to remain in their own homes. This can sometimes be costly, especially for those on low and fixed incomes. There are programs designed to assist home owners and renters. The following is a brief description of these programs. You can call our Helpline (808 453-6151) for additional assistance. In addition, you may call other organizations noted in the program descriptions which follow.
For frequently asked questions about various rental assistance, you can contact the Legal Aid Sociey of Hawaii at 536-4302 (Oahu), 244-3731 (Maui), 961-2851/329-3910 (Island of Hawaii) or visit their website.
City & County Rental Assistance
The County governments provide the federal funded Section 8 Program for rental subsidies to be paid to landlords by income eligible families (elderly, handicapped or disabled individuals).
- Kauai - for housing assistance, click on to the Kauai County Housing Agency.
- Oahu - for a description of their program, to download an application form or find out their requirements for eligibility visit the City and County's website. An updated "affordable rental listing" is on-line from the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii.
- Maui, Molokai, Lanai- for housing assistance, click on Community Development Block Grant Program for information on Title 1 Program and Department of Housing & Human Concerns - Housing Division for information on Section 8 Rental Assistance. General information about housing is found at Department of Housing and Human Concerns.
- Island of Hawaii - for housing assistance, click on Office of Housing and Community Development.
Housing and Community Development Corporation of Hawaii (HCDCH)
The HCDCH manages federal and state public housing projects and related programs in Hawaii. You can visit their website at http://www.hcdch.state.hi.us/hcdch1.html. Their Homeless program webpage is at http://www.hcdch.state.hi.us/homeless.html.
- Kauai - to apply for housing assistance go to their HCDCH office at 4726 Malu Road, P. O. Box 650, Kapaa, HI 96746, Telephone: 821-4415 (V); 821-6964 (Fax).
- Oahu
- to apply for housing assistance you must go to their School Street Office
at 1002 North School Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817. Map of their location:
(http://www.hcdch.state.hi.us/hcdchmap2.jpg),
Telephone: 587-0641(V). Office hours: 7:45 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., on weekdays,
except for federal and state holidays.
- 24-hour Hotline on
Oahu: 587-0524
Housing Information on Oahu: 587-0597
Real Estate Services Section on Oahu: 587-0511
- 24-hour Hotline on
Oahu: 587-0524
- Maui - to apply for housing assistance go to their HCDCH office at 2015 Holowai Place, Wailuku, HI 96793, Telephone: 243-5001 (V)
- Molokai - to apply for housing assistance call their HCDCH office at 552-2270.
- Island of Hawaii - to apply for housing assistance go to their HCDCH office at 600 Wailoa Street, Hilo, HI. 96720, Telephone: 933-0474 (V); 933-0479 (Fax).
HUD and People with Disabilities
The federal government’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides a webpage to assist people with disabilities in their efforts to find affordable housing, prevent homelessness and/or consider residential alternatives (http://www.hud.gov/groups/disabilities.cfm).
HUD offers a listing of resources for those who are homeless http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=hi&topic=homeless
What is HUD doing in Hawaii? Visit the site: “Working with HUD in Hawaii” http://www.hud.gov/local/index.cfm?state=hi&topic=working to find out what grants and projects are currently underway. To contact HUD: (http://www.hud.gov/local/hi/community/contacts.cfm). Hawaii's HUD is located in: Department of Housing and Urban Development, 500 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 34, Honolulu 96813.
Homeownership Assistance Programs (HAP)
The federal government’s U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides homebuyer education on homeownership in Hawaii: http://www.hud.gov/local/hi/homeownership/buyingprgms.cfm
Listing of Housing and Housing related Assistance - DCAB
Visit the DOH DCAB's statewide listings of government, private and non-profit organizations (click here for DCAB)
Social Security Creates New Homeless Website
Social Security introduced a new "Service to the Homeless" website. You can access the site at http://www.ssa.gov/homelessness/.
This is a coalition of communty organizations, government offices and service utiliziers who have banded together to solve homelessnes in Hawaii. In the past, their website resource links were great and mentioned assistance regarding street outreach, immediate shelter, transitional housing, permanent housing, supportive services, homelessness prevention and links to other organizations. Click: http://hawaiihomeless.bizland.com/partnersincare/id2.html to visit their current site.
Other Housing Assistance Sources
- The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii's website may offer other options.
- DHS offers Security Deposit Assistance to some. Contact their offices and inquire.
Miscellaneous smaller programs by island:
Oahu
- The Salvation Army - Salvation Army Family Services - Starting September 2, 2003, clients can call the Salvation Army at 845-2544 for rental assistance. To qualify for help, clients must either be homeless or have an eviction notice.
- The Giving Tree Food Pantry - all are welcome to shop at the pantry weekly at our grocery style pantry (524-9397). Applications are taken for state IDS, birth certificate finances plus at times, rental and utility help (447-5361). Job Referral and Resume Writing available as well (447-5361).
- Institute for Human Services Inc. (IHS), Peanut Butter Ministry - This organization offers assistance through meals, clothing, shelter, social work, medical, alcohol counseling and representative payee services to the homeless. Its emergency shelter focuses on providing basic needs until the client becomes self-sufficient or is placed with a specialized facility, agency, care home or transitional shelter. It has some information on low-cost apartments for rent. The are located at 546 Kaaahi Street, Honolulu. Phone: 845-7052.
- Homeless Solutions, Inc. - Offers transitional housing for the homeless. Location: 2734 South King St., Honolulu 96826. Contact: 973-0600
- Honolulu Habitat for
Humanity...............................485-2355
98-025 Hekaha Street, #214A
Aiea, HI 96701
Leeward Office: (808) 696-7882
Self-Help HousingMaui
- Maui
Economic Opportunity Inc. - County
Homeless Program - provides financial assistance to those who are homeless
or in the proces of being evicted. Helps with 1st month's rent or back rent
due, security deposit or utility bills. Contact: 249-2970.
Low Income Household Energy Assistance Program - once a year, around June, applications are accepted for a utility credit for up to $100. Contact: 249-2970.
- Habilitat for Humanity
Maui Inc.............................893-0334
PO Box 5034 Kahului 96733
Self-Help HousingIsland of Hawaii
- Habilitat for Humanity
Hale Aloha O Hilo................935-6677
110 Kinoole Street, Hilo
Self-help Housing
- Habilitat for Humanity
Kona..................................329-8800
74-4907 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona
Self-Help Housing
Kauai
- Habilitat for Humanity
Kauai..................................335-0296
1-3410 Kaumualii Highway
Self-help Housing