OPEN: Kauai County, Hawaii is currently open and does not have a predetermined closing date.

Nathan Brunet

Analysis by Nathan Brunet

Last Updated: February, 23rd 2024

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The Kauai County Housing Agency (KCHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently open. Applications are being accepted from July 25, 2020 at 12:00 am HT, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application.

The application is online only, and no paper applications will be available or accepted. Only one application per household will be accepted. If an applicant does not have access to the Internet, they can use a computer at a local library.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Terminated from KCHA's Section 8 program due to lack of funding
  • Current participant of KCHA's TBRA program
  • Certified homeless
  • Live on the island of Kauai
  • Family member has been hired to work in Kauai County

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

For more information, visit the KCHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the KCHA on July 28, 2021.

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Kauai County, Hawaii Section 8 Voucher Application Methods

The application may be completed online at https://www.waitlistcheck.com/application/form.php.

Kauai County, Hawaii Section 8 Voucher Applicant Preferences

Kauai County, Hawaii has preferences for: Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Homeless, Referred by Local Assistance Program. Preferences are not required but Section 8 Voucher applicants that meet these criteria will be moved up the waiting list.

Kauai County Housing Agency

Kauai County, Hawaii Section 8 Voucher Waiting List is managed by Kauai County Housing Agency.

Kauai County Housing Agency provides affordable housing for up to 1,160 low- and moderate-income households through its public housing programs.

This housing agency serves Kauai County, Hawaii.

What should I do after applying to the Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 Voucher waiting list?

After applying, it's a good practice to keep a record of any application that you submit. This will help you keep track of your application, and is especially useful if you apply to multiple waiting lists. You can do this easily with a document on your computer or mobile device, and also with a notebook or piece of paper.

Make sure to write down your application or confirmation number with the application details. This number will be important to reference in the future. Once you have this information written, keep it stored in a place that's easy to access when you need it.

With this information safely stored, all you have left to do is wait to find out if you've been selected for the waiting list.

When will I know if I've been selected for the Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 Voucher waiting list?

Depending on the area, it may take weeks or even months to know if you've been selected for the waiting list. Your wait for an announcement is usually the longest in areas with large populations and a high demand for housing assistance.

Check if the public notice states when the housing authority plans to announce the results, or how long it may take to review applications. Contact the housing authority if this information isn't available.

How do I know if I've been added to the Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 Voucher waiting list?

Once all applications are reviewed, the housing authority will either contact everyone who has been placed on the waiting list, or message everyone who applied to check their results.

The housing authority will use the contact information you give in the application to reach you (usually by mail, email, or phone). For this reason, it is very important to put valid contact information on your application. Make sure you keep your contact information up to date, and that you respond quickly if any further action is required.

If you don't get contacted by the housing authority, it might mean that you were not chosen for the waiting list. Sometimes, housing authorities do not contact applicants who were not placed on the waiting list. Check with the housing authority for confirmation.

How can I check my status on the Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 Voucher waiting list?

To check your status on the waiting list, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or visit the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to check your status.

Some housing authorities will give your spot on the waiting list, but others might only confirm that you're still on the waiting list. Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when checking your status.

How do I update my application for the Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 Voucher waiting list?

To update your waiting list application, you usually have to log into an online portal, call a phone number, or submit a form to the office. Each housing authority has different ways for you to update your application.

Make sure that you have your application or confirmation number with you when updating your application.

When can I apply for a Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 Voucher waiting list that is open until further notice?

You can apply for a waiting list that is open until further notice while it stays open for an unknown period of time. Usually, the housing authority is accepting applications until the waiting list closes, but some of these waiting lists never close.

For the Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 Voucher waiting list, how do I apply online?

To apply online, an electronic form must be submitted to the housing authority on the internet. Many online applications require an account to be created to log in, and also a valid email address.

Who has a Section 8 voucher already?

If you are considering applying for a voucher, you may be interested to know who already has a voucher, and what the households tend to look like. Fortunately, we can provide some helpful statistics using HUD's 2023 Picture of Subsidized Households. The following data describes the economic and demographic characteristics of renters who have a Section or project-based voucher issued by Kauai County Housing Agency.

How many renters have a Section 8 voucher with Kauai County Housing Agency?

At the start of 2024, Kauai County Housing Agency was managing 1,178 Section 8 vouchers. Of the total number of vouchers managed, there were 836 households with a voucher. This represents 71% of the total voucher allotment for Kauai County Housing Agency.

According to HUD, there is a total of 1,854 people living in households with a Section 8 voucher issued by Kauai County Housing Agency, with the average number of people per household being 2.

How long did current Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 households wait for their voucher?

The 836 households with a Section 8 voucher at the start of 2024 waited on average 18 months to receive their voucher. Of those voucher-holding households, 100 got their voucher in the last year. This represents 12 percent of voucher holders with vouchers issued by Kauai County Housing Agency.

Are there any Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 vouchers not issued to renters?

Though Section 8 voucher programs are over-subscribed across the nation with all programs having a waiting list, each month, each housing agency managing vouchers has vouchers that are not issued to renters. This can result from turnover in the program if someone with a voucher buys a home, sees an increase in their income, passes away, or otherwise discontinues the use of their voucher.

The time it takes to transfer voucher funding from one recipient to another can be many months. Managing the Section 8 waiting list, qualifying new voucher holders, and approving new homes or apartments takes time. In addition, in some areas, there is an extreme housing shortage or landlords may refuse to rent to persons using a Section 8 voucher to pay their rent. This results in longer than usual ramp-up times for new voucher holders.

The Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 HCV program that this waiting list covers had 71% of its vouchers utilized by households with 29% unutilized at the start of 2024. This means that 342 Section 8 vouchers out of a total of 1,178 were in processing at the time HUD reported the data.

How many Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 households have children?

Of the 836 Section 8 voucher-holding households with the Kauai County Housing Agency, 401 have at least one child. There are 118 two-parent households in the Kauai County Housing Agency voucher program, and 283 single-parent households. There were 318 households with children with a female head of household.

How much do Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 households earn?

The average annual household income for Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 Voucher holders is $22,080 The average annual income per person is $10,730 The average voucher holder earns 22% of the local Area Median Income.

Kauai County Housing Agency voucher household annual income
Annual Income Range ($) Number of Households % of Vouchers
Less than $5,000 42 5%
$5,000 - $9,999 59 7%
$10,000 - $14,999 243 29%
$15,000 - $19,999 134 16%
$20,000+ 368 44%

What is the source of income for Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 households?

Of all voucher holders, 401 (34%) receive the majority of their income from wages and/or business. 24 (2%) voucher-holding households receive the majority of their income from welfare programs like TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance. 695 (59%) voucher-holding households derive the majority of their income from some other source (other than wage or welfare).

How much does a Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 voucher pay for tenants?

The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program pays 70% of the cost of rent plus utilities for any household receiving the housing assistance.

For the Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 program, the federal government is providing, on average, $1,317 per month to each household, for an average annual cost of $15,804. The program as a whole is paying landlords $1,101,012 per month, for an annual economic benefit to landlords of $13,212,144

How much does the average Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 tenant pay per month in rent?

HUD refers to the portion of rent paid by the Section 8 tenant as the Total Tenant Payment, or Family Expenditure.

For the Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 HCV programs, the average family expenditure is $538 per month or $6,456 per year. The combined payment from all tenants in the program is $449,768 per month, which is $5,397,216 per year.

What is the average rent of a Section 8 apartment or home in the Kauai County Housing Agency program?

The average total rent paid to Section 8 landlords is $1,855 per month which includes payment contributed by both tenant households and the federal government. This is a program-wide rent average across all bedroom size rentals.

What is the average utility cost paid by Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 renters?

The average cost of utilities for renters in this program is $160 per month. It is important to note this is not the actual cost renters will pay for utilities, but an estimate based on the energy cost estimates of the program.

What size are most Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 homes?

Of the 1,178 households with a Section 8 voucher, 376 (45%) live in a studio or one-bedroom unit, 301 (36%) rent a 2-bedroom rental home and 167 (20%) have a 3-bedroom or larger rental. 17% of Housing Choice Voucher recipients are overhoused with more bedrooms than people in the household.

What is the race and ethnicity of Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 households?

60% of Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 HCV program households have a minority head of household who is Black, Native American, Asian or Pacific Islander; or of Hispanic ethnicity.

Racial/ethnic makeup of Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 tenants
Race Number of Households % of Households
Asian/Pacific Islander 360 43%
Black Non-Hispanic 17 2%
Native American/Alaskan 17 2%
White Non-Hispanic 335 40%
Black Hispanic 8 1%
White Hispanic 42 5%
Other Hispanic 59 7%

What are the ages of tenant heads of households in the Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 HCV program?

Age Range of Head of Household Number of Households % of Households
Under 24 17 2%
25-50/td> 318 38%
51-61 142 17%
62-84 335 40%
85 or Older 25 3%
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