Hawaii Public Housing and Rent Supplement
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
Helps provide residents with affordable housing and shelter to low-income individuals and families without discrimination. Applicant must meet the following:
- Must be 18 years old or older, single, or a family of two or more individuals who intend to live together as a family unit and whose income and resources are available to meet their needs.
- Income is within the limits set forth by HUD (Yearly Gross Income):
| # of Persons | Oahu | Hawaii | Kauai | Maui |
| 1 | $58,600 | $41,550 | $47,800 | $48,250 |
| 2 | $67,000 | $47,450 | $54,600 | $55,150 |
| 3 | $75,350 | $53,400 | $61,450 | $62,050 |
| 4 | $83,700 | $59,300 | $68,250 | $68,900 |
| 5 | $90,400 | $64,050 | $73,750 | $74,450 |
| 6 | $97,100 | $68,800 | $79,200 | $79,950 |
| 7 | $103,800 | $73,550 | $84,650 | $85,450 |
| 8 | $110,500 | $78,300 | $90,100 | $90,950 |
| 9 | $117,200 | $83,050 | $94,550 | $96,450 |
| 10 | $123,900 | $87,800 | $101,000 | $101,950 |
- No outstanding balance due to HPHA.
- Personal conduct will not be detrimental to the project or its residents.
- Not been a former tenant evicted since March 1, 1985.
- Meet the occupancy requirements set forth by HPHA.
URL: http://www.hpha.hawaii.gov/
Address: 1002 N. School Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 832-4692
***Must apply in person.
Hawaii Public Housing Authority Rent Supplement Program
Helps eligible families pay for part of their monthly rent. Families must pay at least 30% of their adjusted family income for rent. The difference between the family contributing rent payment and the total monthly rent, up to a maximum of $250.00 per month, is paid directly to the owner by HPHA. To qualify for this rental assistance program, a family must:
- Be in a properly sized unit for its family size.
- Not be receiving financial assistance from the State of Hawaii, Department of Human Services.
- Provide reasonable assurances that you can pay your rent on time.
- Not have any outstanding debts owed to HPHA.
- Must be a legal resident of the State of Hawaii.
- Must not own or have majority interest in a dwelling unit on the same island on which you seek rent assistance.
URL: http://www.hpha.hawaii.gov/housingprograms/sec8/RSP_Info_2016_10.htm