Hawaii Public Housing Authority - Public Housing Office

This housing agency serves Honolulu County, Hawaii.

Waiting List
Closed: Leeward Federal Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Honolulu Federal Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Windward Federal Family Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Honolulu Federal Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: State-Aided Elderly Public Housing Other Senior Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Leeward Federal Family Public Housing Waiting List

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) Leeward Family Federal Public Housing waiting list for 1-Bedroom apartments at multiple properties were last accepted from March 2, 2023, until March 6, 2023. 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-Sunflower, and Waipahu I & II.

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

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) Honolulu Family Federal Public Housing waiting list applications for 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom apartments at multiple properties were last accepted from March 9, 2023, until March 13, 2023. 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.

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.

2,000 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: Windward Federal Family Public Housing Waiting List

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 Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) Honolulu Senior and Disabled Federal Public Housing waiting list applications for Studio and 2-Bedroom apartments at multiple properties were last accepted from March 16, 2023 at 8:00 am, until March 20, 2023 at 4:00 pm HST. 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.

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.

700 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: State-Aided Elderly Public Housing Other Senior Waiting List

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) last accepted State-Aided Elderly Public Housing waiting list applications for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments in Urban Honolulu (Hale Po'ai or Halia Hale), Central Oahu/Wahiawa (Laiola), Central Oahu/Waipahu (Kamalu - Ho'olulu) from November 7, 2023, until November 21, 2023. This waiting list was last open in March, 2021. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply while the waiting list was open, applicants were required to pick up an application from the management offices. Applications were available for pick up on Tuesday, November 07, 2023, Wednesday, November 08, 2023 and Thursday, November 09, 2023.

Once the application was completed, it was returned to the management office, address mentioned above. Completed applications were returned by November 21, 2023.

There were no preferences.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the HPHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the HPHA public notice on November 6, 2023.

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

County of Hawaii

65-1189 Opelo Rd, Kamuela, Hawaii 96743

HARRY & JEANETTE WEINBERG HALE KUHA'O

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

Koolau Village

45-1035 kamau pl, Kaneohe, Hawaii 96744

Waimaha Sunflower

85-965 Mill St, Waianae, Hawaii 96792

Ka Hale Kahaluu

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

Kahekili Terrace

1849 Piihana Rd, Wailuku, Hawaii 96793

Lanakila Homes

19 Pamala Pl, Hilo, Hawaii 96720

Kekaha Haaheo

9791 Laau Rd, Waimea, Hawaii 96796

Palolo Valley Homes

2127 Ahe St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96816

Wahiawa Terrace

331 Palm St, Wahiawa, Hawaii 96786

Punchbowl Homes

730 Captain Cook Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

Makua Alii Senior Center

1541 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826

Kamehameha Homes

1595 Haka Dr, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

Mayor Wright Homes

550 N King St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817

Kalihi Valley Homes

2141 Kalena Dr, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819

Puuwai Momi

2907 Ala Ilima St, Honolulu, Hawaii 96818