Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office

This housing agency serves Honolulu County, Hawaii.

Waiting List
Closed: Windward Federal Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Honolulu Federal Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Leeward Federal Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Honolulu Federal Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Central Federal Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Windward Federal Family Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Windward, Hawaii.

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) Windward Family Federal Public Housing waiting list applications for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at multiple properties were last accepted from March 30, 2023, until April 3, 2023. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following preferences:

  • Ko‘olau Village, Ho‘okipa Kahalu‘u, Kaneohe Apartments, Kauhale O‘hana, Waimanalo Homes.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application.

This waiting list had the following preferences: 

  • Involuntary Displaced
    • by a disaster, government action, or action of housing owner for reasons beyond the applicant’s control and despite the applicant meeting conditions of occupancy (excluding increase in rent.
  • Victim of Domestic Violence
    • who is participating in a program with case management through a domestic violence shelter, program or clearinghouse.
  • Homeless person
    • participating in a federally or state funded homeless shelter or program and are in compliance with a social service plan.

500 selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the HPHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HPHA public notice on March 1, 2023.

Closed: Honolulu Federal Family Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) last accepted Honolulu Federal Public Housing waiting list applications for 2, 3, 4 and 5-Bedroom apartments at multiple properties will be accepted from August 5, 2024, until August 11, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following properties:

  • Ka’ahumanu Homes, Kalakaua Homes, Kalihi Valley Homes, Kamehameha Homes, Kuhio Homes, Mayor Wright Homes, Palolo Valley Homes, Pu’uwai Momi, Salt Lake Apartments, and Spencer House. 

Preferences

This waiting list had the following preferences: 

  • Involuntary Displaced
    • by a disaster, government action, or action of housing owner for reasons beyond the applicant’s control and despite the applicant meeting conditions of occupancy (excluding increase in rent.
  • Victim of Domestic Violence
    • who is participating in a program with case management through a domestic violence shelter, program or clearinghouse.
  • Homeless person
    • participating in a federally or state funded homeless shelter or program and are in compliance with a social service plan.

Selection Process

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HPHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HPHA public notice posted on Hawaii's Legals/Public Notices page on July 29, 2024.

Closed: Leeward Federal Family Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Public Housing rental housing assistance in Leeward, Hawaii.

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) will accepted Leeward Family Federal Public Housing waiting list applications for 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at multiple properties will be accepted from August 12, 2024 at 8:00 am, until August 18, 2024 at 4:00 pm HST. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following properties:

  • Hale Laulima, Kau’iokalani, Maili I & II, Nanakuli Homes, Waimaha-Sunfl ower, and Waipahu I & II.

Preferences

This waiting list had the following preferences: 

  • Involuntary Displaced
    • by a disaster, government action, or action of housing owner for reasons beyond the applicant’s control and despite the applicant meeting conditions of occupancy (excluding increase in rent.
  • Victim of Domestic Violence
    • who is participating in a program with case management through a domestic violence shelter, program or clearinghouse.
  • Homeless person
    • participating in a federally or state funded homeless shelter or program and are in compliance with a social service plan.

Selection Process

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HPHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HPHA public notice posted on Hawaii's Legals/Public Notices page on July 29, 2024.

Closed: Honolulu Federal Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Public Housing rental housing assistance in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) last accepted Honolulu Senior and Disabled Federal Public Housing waiting list applications for Studio, 1 and 2-Bedroom apartments at multiple properties will be accepted from August 19, 2024, until August 25, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following properties:

  • Punchbowl Homes, Kalanihuia, Makamae, Makua Ali’i, Paoakalani, and Pumehana

Please note: According to the HPHA public notice, This waiting list is for "eligible applicants who are also at least 62 years old or a person with a disability."

Preferences

This waiting list had the following preferences: 

  • Involuntary Displaced
    • by a disaster, government action, or action of housing owner for reasons beyond the applicant’s control and despite the applicant meeting conditions of occupancy (excluding increase in rent.
  • Victim of Domestic Violence
    • who is participating in a program with case management through a domestic violence shelter, program or clearinghouse.
  • Homeless person
    • participating in a federally or state funded homeless shelter or program and are in compliance with a social service plan.

Selection Process

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HPHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HPHA public notice posted on Hawaii's Legals/Public Notices page on July 29, 2024.

Closed: Central Federal Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior and Disabled Public Housing rental housing assistance in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) last accepted Central Senior and Disabled Federal Public Housing waiting list applications for Studio apartments at Kupuna Home O‘Waialua from August 26, 2024, until September 1, 2024. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

This waiting list was for the following property:

  • Kupuna Home O‘Waialua

Please note: According to the HPHA "eligible applicants who are also at least 62 years old or a person with a disability."

Preferences

This waiting list had the following preferences: 

  • Involuntary Displaced
    • by a disaster, government action, or action of housing owner for reasons beyond the applicant’s control and despite the applicant meeting conditions of occupancy (excluding increase in rent.
  • Victim of Domestic Violence
    • who is participating in a program with case management through a domestic violence shelter, program or clearinghouse.
  • Homeless person
    • participating in a federally or state funded homeless shelter or program and are in compliance with a social s

Selection Process

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

Application Method

To apply while the waitlist was open, applicants were required to complete the online application.

For more information, visit the HPHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HPHA public notice posted on Hawaii's Legals/Public Notices page on July 29, 2024.

About The Agency

Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office provides affordable housing for up to 5,270 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher programs.

Monday 7:45am-4:30pm
Tuesday 7:45am-4:30pm
Wednesday 7:45am-4:30pm
Thursday 7:45am-4:30pm
Friday 7:45am-4:30pm

1002 North School Street, Honolulu, HI

Visit Website(808) 832-5961

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How large is the Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office?

Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office serves 4,391 low-income households. The agency manages 0 Housing Choice Vouchers and 4,391 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 79 percent of households served by Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 95 percent of Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office households.

How many Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,712 households and make up 39 percent of households served by Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office?

There are 2810 female-headed renter households living in Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office housing. Households headed by females are 64% of those served by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office renters?

Black 44
Native American 44
Asian-Pacific Islander 3,469
White 527
Hispanic 307

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office?

There are 1888 households headed by seniors served by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office. Senior households are 43% of households in Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office housing?

There are 834 persons with disabilities living in Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 19% of households served by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office?

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office is rated as a troubled performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office

The Towers at Kuhio Park Terrance

1475 Linapuni St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819

bed 1-3
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

County of Hawaii

65-1189 Opelo Rd, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743

payment Subsidized

HARRY & JEANETTE WEINBERG HALE KUHA'O

94-909 KAU'OLU PL, Waipahu, Hawaii 96797

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Koolau Village

45-1035 kamau pl, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744

payment Subsidized

Waimaha Sunflower

85-965 Mill St, Waianae, Hawaii 96792

payment Subsidized

Ka Hale Kahaluu

78-221 Makolea St, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740

payment Subsidized

Kahekili Terrace

1849 Piihana Rd, Wailuku, Hawaii 96793

payment Subsidized

Lanakila Homes

19 Pamala Pl, Hilo, Hawaii 96720

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Kekaha Haaheo

9791 Laau Rd, Waimea, Hawaii 96796

payment Subsidized

Palolo Valley Homes

2127 Ahe St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816

payment Subsidized

Wahiawa Terrace

331 Palm St, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786

payment Subsidized

Punchbowl Homes

730 Captain Cook Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

payment Subsidized

Makua Alii Senior Center

1541 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826

payment Subsidized

Kamehameha Homes

1595 Haka Dr, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

payment Subsidized

Mayor Wright Homes

550 N King St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

payment Subsidized

Kalihi Valley Homes

2141 Kalena Dr, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819

payment Subsidized

Puuwai Momi

2907 Ala Ilima St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818

payment Subsidized
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