Public Rental Housing
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
Hawaii
To ensure the availability of adequate housing for low-income families by providing public rental housing facilities at a reasonable cost. Of the 6,270 units presently in operation, 5,406 are conventional low income federal-assisted units and 864 are State-owned public housing units.
Other Eligibility Requirements
Resident of Hawaii; No outstanding balance due to HPHA; No documented evictions after 1985
Eligibility Limitations
Eviction/rent payment history
Priority Populations
Persons experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness; Elderly; Veterans
Required Documents
Required for income (general), housing instability, lease, marriage/divorce dates, military service dates.
Total Funding
$4,438,022
Funding Source
General revenue
Funding Year
2022-2023
Assistance Used For
Rent arrears
Current and/or future rent
Security deposits and relocation fees
Utilities
Food or household essentials
How Provided?
Rental assistance paid to landlord, housing agency, or approved vendor only
Amount Calculation Method
Program covers rent above 30% of tenants' adjusted income, up to payment standard not based on local Fair Market Rent