145 Kamana St, Hilo, HI 96720
Waiting List Forecast: Likely Short or None
Verified for 2023 by Connor Bailey| Rent | Beds | Baths | SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call for Rents† | 1 Bed | 1 Bath | 533 Sq Ft |
Since this property is a LIHTC property that might not have a project based rental assistance contract, it is likely that it either has no waiting list or the waiting list is shorter than properties with rental assistance. You should contact the property to verify.
Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.
Kamana Elderly is centrally located in the heart of Hilo at 145 Kamana Street. The site is next to the County of Hawaii’s Coordinated Services Senior Center and within walking distance to the Hilo Shopping Center and various banks.
The project is comprised of nine one-story apartment buildings with a combined total of 62 units, each having one-bedroom and one-bath, with 533 square feet of living space. There is a laundry room on site for tenant use and a resident manager’s office.
The property originally built in 1982 was renovated in 2016 to include vinyl plank floors, new wood cabinetry with ample storage, granite countertops, designer colors, window blinds, and new light fixtures. Units are equipped with Energy Star appliances, which includes a refrigerator and range. Range hoods and garbage disposals complete the kitchen. Bathrooms are equipped with wooden cabinetry, granite countertops, and soaking tub/shower configuration. Each unit has it’s own private front lanai for seating and leisure. There are also six gazebos on the property for socializing and tenant use.
This property is limited to households whose head, co-head, or spouse are 62 years or over. ADA units are for persons (elderly or nonelderly) who require the accessible features of the unit.
This LIHTC property is among the most common types of affordable rental housing in the United States. The LIHTC program only provides subsidies to the building’s owner at construction. No subsidies are provided directly to the residents, but the owner must set rents affordable to low-income renters in the area. Our data suggests Kamana Elderly does not participate in any project-based rent subsidy program. This means you must earn enough to pay the full rent or have your own Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher. For that reason, LIHTC properties tend to have shorter waiting lists or even none at all. LIHTC properties nationwide are required to accept housing vouchers. LIHTC properties were first built in the late 1980's. Because they tend to be newer, these properties are more likely to have larger units, more amenities, and greater tenant service offerings than other affordable housing programs. This property might be right for you if you have a housing voucher or enough income to pay rent, are looking for a high quality property, or need immediate availability. Since this property participates in the LIHTC program, the property is required to accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.
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| Unit (Bd/Ba) | Ft2 | Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom (1/1) | 533ft2 | Call for Price† |
| AMI* | 1 person | 2 people | 3 people | 4 people | 5 people | 6 people | 7 people | 8 people |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI for PBRA Units | $21,200 / year | $24,200 / year | $28,590 / year | $34,500 / year | $40,410 / year | $46,320 / year | $52,230 / year | $58,140 / year |
| 50% AMI for LIHTC Units | $35,300 / year | $40,350 / year | $45,400 / year | $50,400 / year | $54,450 / year | $58,500 / year | $62,500 / year | $66,550 / year |
| 50% AMI for PBRA Units | $35,300 / year | $40,350 / year | $45,400 / year | $50,400 / year | $54,450 / year | $58,500 / year | $62,500 / year | $66,550 / year |
| 60% AMI for LIHTC Units | $42,360 / year | $48,420 / year | $54,480 / year | $60,480 / year | $65,340 / year | $70,200 / year | $75,000 / year | $79,860 / year |
| 80% AMI for PBRA Units | $56,500 / year | $64,550 / year | $72,600 / year | $80,650 / year | $87,150 / year | $93,600 / year | $100,050 / year | $106,500 / year |
*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.
Does Kamana Elderly have a waiting list?
Kamana Elderly probably doesn't have a waiting list, and, if it does, the wait times are most likely short. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.
Are rents subsidized at Kamana Elderly?
We believe rents are most likely NOT subsidized at any of the units at this property since our research has not discovered any public housing or rental assistance contracts associated with this property. This means you will most likely have to pay the full rent no matter your income. Note: In some rare instances, some properties may have a small number of units subsidized through state or private programs.
What property management company manges Kamana Elderly?
Kamana Elderly is managed by Big Island Housing Foundation headquartered in Hilo, Hawaii.
In addition to Kamana Elderly, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Hilo?
In addition to Kamana Elderly, we list 21 other affordable properties in Hilo. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 643 affordable units in Hilo.
When was the Kamana Elderly listing last updated?
Kamana Elderly listing on Affordable Housing Online was last updated on 05/17/2023 by Connor Bailey. Remember, a property's status can change so you should contact the property to confirm.
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