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Housing, Shelter, and Low-
Income Assistance
Resources Referral Manual
on the Islands of Hawai’i
Original By: Te’miymah Yodhhewawhe (2013)
Revised By: Lafaele F. Fa’atamali’I (2014)
Current Revision By: Joe Hurtado (Summer 2015) Chaminade University of Honolulu
Editor: Ronnie Mulford, Ph.D.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 3
Oahu ............................................................................................................ 4
Housing and Shelter Assistance ................................................................... 4
Homeless Services ..................................................................................... 10
Agencies of Shelter Stipend Programs .................................................... 10
Agencies of Outreach Programs ............................................................. 14
Agencies of Housing Placement Programs ............................................. 15
Agencies of Shelter Plus Care Programs ................................................ 15
Low-Income/Subsidized Rental Housing .................................................. 16
Maui ........................................................................................................... 18
Housing and Shelter Assistance ................................................................. 18
Low-Income Housing Assistance .............................................................. 21
Hawai’i ...................................................................................................... 23
Housing and Shelter Assistance ................................................................. 23
Low-Income Housing Assistance .............................................................. 25
Kaua’i ........................................................................................................ 27
Housing and Shelter Assistance ................................................................. 27
Low-Income Housing Assistance .............................................................. 28
** The listings in this community referral resource manual are for reference only, and are not intended to be an endorsement, nor offer or replace medical advice.
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HOUSING, SHELTER and LOW-INCOME
ASSISTANCE
This resource manual provides names and contact information for social
service agencies providing everything from emergency shelters,
transitional housing, permanent housing, rental assistance and low-
income housing on the islands of Hawai’i.
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OAHU
HOUSING AND SHELTER ASSISTANCE
CATHOLIC CHARITIES: (808) 521-HELP (4357)
Catholic Charities has a variety of programs for individuals, families, and seniors
providing housing support. Please read through each program to find the one
suitable for your situation:
• HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM assists seniors, 62 years of age and
older, with housing. The program provides counseling and access to
affordable housing options, including shared housing / small group homes for
seniors who are 62 years of age and older.
• SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR VETERAN FAMILIES helps homeless
veterans and those at risk of homelessness and their families achieve
housing stability by providing resources that help them become or remain
permanently housed.
• HOUSING PLACEMENT AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION PROGRAM
provides emergency financial assistance for housing needs, when funding is
available.
• MA'ILI LAND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM is a 44-unit project in
Leeward O‘ahu for families with children who are homeless and unsheltered.
Education, employment preparation and case management services are required
components of the program to help families gain the skills and resources needed
to transition successfully to permanent housing. Phone: (808) 696-4885.
CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES SHELTER FOR ABUSED
SPOUSES AND CHILDREN: (808) 681-3500
• Domestic Abuse Hotline: (808) 841-0822 (24 Hours / 7 Days)
Transitional Housing is designed to help women and children end domestic
violence and establish independent lives. These families live in CFS subsidized
housing for up to 2 years, while mothers learn to improve self-esteem, gain job
skills, learn financial literacy, and acquire healthy parenting skills.
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FAMILY PROMISE OF HAWAII
HONOLULU CENTER: (808) 548-7478
245 North Kukui Street, #101, Honolulu, HI 96817
WINDWARD CENTER: (808) 261-7478
69 North Kainalu Drive, Kailua, HI 96734
http://www.familypromisehawaii.org/
Our mission is to mobilize existing community resources to aid families with
children experiencing homelessness and help them transition to sustainable
independence.
Our Family Center in Honolulu is located in the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Kukui Center
Our Windward Family Center is a great location right in the heart of Kailua.
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HALE KIPA: (808) 589-1829 EXT. 160
615 PIIKOI STREET, STE. 203, HONOLULU, HI 96814.
The agency provides shelter for youth ages 10-17 in need of temporary shelter
because of abuse or neglect, being a runaway, of significant difficulty, and/or
being placed in Child Protective Services.
HOUSING SOLUTIONS, INC.: (808) 973-0050
2734 South King Street, #100, Honolulu, Hawaii 96826
Promotes self-sufficiency for Hawaii's homeless through supportive housing. You
need to contact the shelter or permanent housing directly:
• LOLIANA SHELTER (TRANSITIONAL, FAMILIES): 522-0541
• NAKOLEA SHELTER (TRANSITIONAL, WORKING SINGLES): 946-8063
• KULAOKAHUA SHELTER (TRANSITIONAL, 62+): 599-5759
• VANCOUVER HOUSE SHELTER (TRANSITIONAL, STUDENTS): 947-7181
• PERMANENT HOUSING FOR SINGLES AND COUPLES: 847-8465
• PERMANENT HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS: 946-6953
GREGORY HOUSE: (808) 592-9022
200 North Vineyard Boulevard, Suite A310, Honolulu, HI 96817
Gregory House Programs provide housing and case management services for
those infected by HIV/AIDS
• TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: 11 beds for eligible persons who are homeless or
at-risk of homelessness; Community Residential Program has 15 beds for eligible
homeless persons only. Program includes on-site classes, group activities, and
intensive case management. Participants may stay up to two years while they work
on issues that affect stability, gain skills, and set goals towards independent housing.
• EMERGENCY HOUSING: Temporary Shelter is provided to homeless persons
for up to two weeks at a YMCA/economy hotel, while they work on a plan to
secure more permanent housing and be more self-sufficient. Emergency
Assistance provides short-term grants toward housing costs to end or prevent
homelessness, such as security deposit, rent, utility, or mortgage.
• PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: Several subsidy programs allow
participants and their families to live independently in private rented units. Assisted
units must be within the fair market rent limit and pass housing inspections.
Generally, participants pay a portion of their household income towards rent and the
program pays the remainder.
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HARRY AND JEANETTE WEINBERG SILVERCREST SENIOR
HOUSING: (808) 622-2785
520 PINE STREET, WAHIAWA, HAWAII 96786
An affordable senior housing program for seniors 62 or older.
INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN SERVICES (IHS): (808) 447-2887
546 KAAAHI STREET, HONOLULU, HI 96817
IHS provides several homeless support programs. Please read through the following
list to find one suitable for you:
• SHELTER PLUS CARE: 447-2806
A supportive housing program that provides housing subsidies along with long-
term supportive case management services to chronically homeless individuals
who also have a disability. Individuals pay 30% of their income toward rent with
the program subsidy providing the remaining dollar amount.
• TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF): 447-2862
Assists eligible families (single or two-parent households with at least one minor
child under 18 years of age living in the home) with a security deposit and/or the
first month’s rent and/or utility deposit. The TANF Program also assists eligible
participants in obtaining and retaining suitable rental housing, provides case
management services, landlord support, and mediation of landlord/tenant issues.
• HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND RAPID RE-HOUSING
PROGRAM (HPRP): 447-2863
Assists households who would otherwise become homeless, primarily due to the
ongoing current economic crisis. These households may include working
individuals and families who may have had a short-term reduction in work hours or
a layoff.
• FAMILY PROGRAM: 447-2815
Facilitates transition to permanent housing and promote resiliency and skills,
which assist families to maintain long term permanent housing.
JOINT MILITARY FAMILY ABUSE SHELTER: (808) 533-7125
P.O. BOX 29217, HONOLULU, HI 96820-1617
Accepts individuals and/or their family members from all branches of the
military who are active duty, retired, or reservist on active duty. The shelter will
accept those experiencing spousal abuse, partner abuse, child abuse, sibling
abuse, elder abuse, and/or the threat of abuse.
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MENTAL HEALTH KOKUA: (808) 737-2523
1221 KAPIOLANI BOULEVARD, SUITE 345, HONOLULU, HI 96814
Mental Health Kokua is a statewide Ohana orientated program that offers outreach
and community integration services for homeless persons who are mentally ill.
• SAFE HAVEN is for persons who are homeless and have a mental
illness Safe Haven offers outreach, medical and psychiatric care, case
management, 24-hour residential services, and social rehabilitation
activities. Mental Health Kokua and Helping Hands Hawaii work
collaboratively in operating this unique project in Downtown
Honolulu.
• THERAPEUTIC LIVING PROGRAM is designed as an immediate,
short-term alternative to institutionalization. Interim Housing services
include community placement, access to clinical care, and linkage to
needed community resources. Interim programs are located on Oahu and
in Hilo.
• TRANSITIONAL RESIDENTIAL RESOURCES offers 24-hour
supervised group residential facilities and individualized services in
transitional housing settings. Agency projects in this category that
serve consumers with serious mental illnesses are located on Oahu, in
East Hawaii and West Hawaii, on Maui and on Kauai.
• SUPPORTIVE LIVING HOUSING is 24-hour supervised group
residential facilities and individualized services in transitional housing
settings. Agency projects in this category that serve consumers with
serious mental illnesses are located on Oahu, in East Hawaii and West
Hawaii, on Maui and on Kauai. KAHUMANA
OHANA OLA: (808) 696-4095
ULU KE KUKUI: (808) 620-9011
The program offers a 24-month transitional housing for singles and couples with
children.
ONEMALU: (808) 682-3869
48 BELLEAU WOODS STREET, KAPOLEI, HI 96707
Transitional housing program serving singles, couples and families.
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SAFE HAVEN: (808) 524-7233
41 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96813
Services Offered: Transitional Housing for Homeless Adults with Serious Mental
Illness, Emergency Beds, Food, Outreach Services, Medical Clinic, Activity Center,
Shower & Laundry Facilities and Mail & Phone Service.
STEADFAST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, SUPPORTED
HOUSING PROGRAM: (808) 599-6230
888 Iwilei Rd., Suite 250, Honolulu, HI 96817
Provides housing and employment opportunities to persons with serious and
persistent mental illness in pursuit of recovery and life goals of their choosing.
THE SALVATION ARMY: (808) 591-5605
320 WARD AVENUE, SUITE 109, HONOLULU, HI 96814
The Family Services Office can provide emergency financial assistance for health
and housing needs only. Applicants must be able to show that an emergency exists,
that they have done all they can to resolve the problem on their own, and that they
will be able to be financially self-sufficient in the future.
U.S. DEPT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT VASH
PROGRAM VOUCHERS: (808) 457-4662
A joint effort between HUD and VA to move Veterans and their families out of
homelessness and into permanent housing. HUD provides housing assistance
through its Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) that allows homeless
Veterans to rent privately owned housing.
U.S. VETS SHELTER: (808) 682-9000
1772 SHANGRILA STREET, BUILDING 37 KAPOLEI, HI 96707
The shelter offers long-term transitional housing for U.S. veterans.
WAIANAE CIVIC CENTER - PAI 'OLU KAI 'AULU: (808) 696-6770
85-638 FARRINGTON HIGHWAY, WAIANAE, HI 96792
The program provides shelter for families and individuals and charges fees based
on a sliding scale according to income.
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WEINBERG VILLAGE, WAIMANALO: (808) 259-6658 41-490 SADDLE CITY ROAD, WAIMANALO, HI 96795.
A clean and sober service-enriched transitional housing program for homeless
families with minor-aged children.
Weinberg Village Waimanalo
OAHU
Homeless Services Agencies
AGENCIES OF SHELTER STIPEND PROGRAM
Provide emergency and/or transitional shelter to stabilize the homeless and offer
them a safe place to reassess and take control of their living situation.
Provide empowerment and case management to enable families to obtain and
retain permanent housing, economic independence, and self-sufficiency for the
long-term.
Provide services to homeless individuals and families including adequate meals or
cooking facilities; client assessment/social services planning; case management;
job training; medical and social services referrals; childcare; educational and life
skills classes; monitoring and follow-up after transitioning to permanent housing.
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Alternative Structures International: (808) 696-2655
86-660 Lualualei Homestead Road
Waianae, Hawaii 96792
www.asihawaii.org
Ohana Ola o Kahumanu Shelter (Transitional, Families) 696-4095
Villages of Maili “Ulu Ke Kukui” (Transitional, Singles & Families) 620-9011
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i: (808) 524-4673
1822 Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org
Maili Land Transitional Housing Program (808) 521-4357
Family Promise of Hawaii: (808) 548-7478
245 N. Kukui Street, Suite 101
Honolulu, HI 96817
www.familypromisehawaii.org
Honolulu Family Center (Emergency, Singles & Families)
Family Promise of Hawaii: (808) 261-7478
69 North Kainalu Drive
Kailua, Hawaii 96734
www.familypromisehawaii.org
Windward Family Center (Emergency, Singles & Families)
Gregory House Programs: (808) 592-9022
200 N. Vineyard Blvd., Suite A-310
Honolulu, HI 96817
www.gregoryhouse.org
Gregory House (Transitional, Singles)
Community Residential Program (Transitional, Singles)
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Holomua Na Ohana: (808) 259-6658
1325 Wilder Ave., #Makai 20
Honolulu, Hawaii 96822
http://holomuanaohana.org
Onemalu Shelter (Transitional, Singles & Families) (808) 682-3869
Weinberg Village Waimanalo (Transitional, Families) (808) 259-6658
Honolulu Community Action Program: (808) 521-4531
33 South King Street, Suite 300
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
www.hcapweb.org
Kumuhonua (Transitional, Singles & Families) 682-5494
Kahikolu Ohana Hale O Waianae: (808) 697-7300
85-296 Ala Hema Street
Waianae, Hawaii 96792
www.kohow.org
KOHOW (Transitional, Singles & Families)
Lighthouse Outreach Center: (808) 680-0823
94-230 Leokane St,
Waipahu, HI 96797
http://www.churchservicehonolulu.com/
The shelter sleeps over 120 individuals and is open daily from 5:30 pm to 7:30
am. Guests are provided with an evening meal and lockers for personal items.
The shelter also provides social services to aid our guests with rental assistance,
medical issues, and life skills such as budgeting.
Mental Health Kokua: (808) 737-2523
1221 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 345
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814
www.mentalhealthkokua.org
Safe Haven (Transitional, Singles) (808) 524-7233
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River of Life Mission: (808) 524-7656
100 North Pauahi Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
www.riveroflifemission.com
Lighthouse Outreach, Waipahu (Emergency, Singles & Families) (808) 680-0823
Steadfast Housing Development Corporation: (808) 599-6230
677 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 713
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
www.steadfast-hawaii.org
Hale Ulu Pono (Transitional, Singles – Mentally Ill) (808) 682-4466
United States Veterans Initiative: (808) 682-9000
Barber’s Point Office
www.usvetsinc.org
“Paiolu Kaiaulu”, Waianae (Transitional, Singles & Families) (808) 696-6770
US Veterans-In-Progress “VIP” (Transitional, Singles) (808) 682-9000
Waianae Community Outreach: (808) 697-3300
P.O. Box 1912
Honolulu, Hawaii 96792
www.wcohawaii.org
Onelau’ena Shelter (Emergency, Singles & Families) (808) 682-4673
Women In Need: (808) 258-5706
P.O. Box 414
Waimanalo, Hawaii 96797
www.win-hawaii.org
WIN Bridge to Success – Waianae (Transitional, Families) (808) 696-1996
WIN Family House – Kaneohe (Transitional, Families) (808) 222-9234
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OUTREACH PROGRAMS
Provide intake and referral and other needed services to eligible unsheltered
homeless persons to assist in the progression toward a healthier, more stable living
condition with the ultimate goal of permanent housing and self-sufficiency.
Address participants’ basic survival needs, i.e. basic medical care, food, clothing,
identification, shelter (as best as possible) and help identify the causes of their
homelessness and barriers to achieving a more stable living condition.
Provide counseling and referral, including assisting participants in addressing
identified needs and barriers, and facilitating referrals to local, state and federal
programs and private sector agencies for further services, such as emergency or
transitional shelter, employment training, mental health services or educational
training.
Kalihi-Palama Health Center: (808) 791-6370
915 N. King Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
www.kphc.org
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center: (808) 697-3300
86-260 Farrington Highway
Waianae, Hawaii 96792
www.wcchc.com
Waianae Community Outreach: (808) 696-5667
PO Box 1912
Waianae, Hawaii 96792
www.wcohawaii.org
Waikiki Health Center [formerly (H5)]: (808) 922-4787
277 Ohua Ave
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
www.waikikihc.org
Next Step Shelter (Emergency Singles & Families): (808) 922-4790
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HOUSING PLACEMENT PROGRAMS
Cultivate and outreach to landlords to rent to homeless persons or Section-8 voucher
holders.
Provide for client assessment, linkage to appropriate landlords, and landlord/client
intervention to assist with the transition into a rental unit.
Provide first month’s rent or rental deposit and additional damage guarantees, as needed.
Provide counseling on becoming a responsible tenant, understanding the lease document,
budgeting, and other life skills.
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i: (808) 524-4673
1822 Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
www.catholiccharitieshawaii.org
Institute for Human Services: (808) 447-2824
546 Ka’aahi Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
www.ihshawaii.org
SHELTER PLUS CARE PROGRAMS
Provide housing placement with an ongoing rent subsidy for homeless persons with
disabilities.
Provide rental deposit and ongoing case management/mentoring to maintain stability in
housing:
Kalihi-Palama Health Center: (808) 791-6370
915 N. King Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
www.kphc.org
Steadfast Housing Development Corporation: (808) 599-6230
677 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 713
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
www.steadfast-hawaii.org
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OAHU
LOW-INCOME/SUBSIDIZED RENTAL HOUSING
City & County of Honolulu Section 8: Housing Assistance Payments Programs
(808) 768-7096
842 Bethel Street, First Floor Honolulu, HI 96813
http://www.co.honolulu.hi.us/cms-dcs-menu/site-dcs-sitearticles/1338-cad-section-8.html
Provides for rental subsidies to be paid directly to landlords on behalf of income
eligible families and primarily individuals who are elderly or disabled. Application
wait list has approximately 6,000 applicants and is closed to new applicants.
Hawaii Public Housing Authority: (808) 832-5961
1002 North School Street Honolulu, HI 96817
http://www.hpha.hawaii.gov/
Helps provide Hawai`i residents with affordable housing and shelter without
discrimination. HPHA efforts focus on developing affordable rental and supportive
housing, public housing and the efficient and fair delivery of housing services to
the people of Hawai`i.
Honolulu Seaman’s Home: (808) 537-5476
707 Alakea Street, #104, Honolulu, HI 96813
http://honolulusailorshome.com/hshs/
Low Income/Subsidized Rental Housing for Mariner Assistance.
Honolulu Community Action Program: (808) 521-4531
33 South King Street, Suite 300, Honolulu, HI 96813
http://www.hcapweb.org/low-income-home-energy-assistance-program-liheap/
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is designed to help
families keep their utilities (gas or electric) on, especially those households that are
most vulnerable, such as the elderly, the disabled, and households with young
children. LIHEAP primarily assists households by applying an energy assistance
grant directly to the energy provider on behalf of the eligible household. Clients can
apply for the Energy Credit OR the Emergency Crisis Intervention once per program
year.
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Halawa View Apartments: (808) 488-3613
99-009 Kalaloa St, Aiea, HI 96701
http://www.hawndev.org/affordable-housing/halawaviewapartments.html
This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this
apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.
Halawa View Apartments
The ARC in Hawaii: (808) 737-7995
http://www.thearcinhawaii.org/#!residential-services-/c19fk
The Arc in Hawaii has partnered with the City and County of Honolulu and the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development in providing homes for persons
with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). With the assistance of these
governmental agencies, The Arc in Hawaii has constructed or purchased three
apartment buildings and 17 homes in which residential services are provided to
individuals.
THE SALVATION ARMY: (808) 622-2785
520 Pine Street, Wahiawa, HI 96786
http://www.hawaii.salvationarmy.org/hawaii/silvercrest
An affordable senior housing program for seniors 62 or older. The 78-unit HUD
housing facility is located in Central O'ahu and provides a supportive living
environment that is sensitive to the needs of individual residents.
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MAUI COUNTY
HOUSING/SHELTER ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Aloha House: (808) 579-8414
P. O. Box 791749, Paia, HI 96779
http://www.aloha-house.org
Services Offered: Transitional Shelter, Residential and Outpatient
Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Hale Kupuna O Lanai Elderly: (808) 565-6615
P.O. Box 630418, Lanai City, HI 96763
Provides low cost rental units for elderly persons, persons with disabilities,
and low and moderate-income families. Some units are adapted for persons
who use wheelchairs. Hale Lokahi Akahi: (808) 242-5761
1935 Main Street, Suite 204, Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793
http://www.lokahipacific.org/akahi.html
Provides 20 handicap-accessible housing units for persons with physical
disabilities who can live independently with support services. Hale Mahaolu: (808) 872-4100
200 Hina Avenue Kahului, HI 96732
http://halemahaolu.org/housing/
Low-and moderate-income housing units for families, seniors, and/or those
with disabilities Some units are adapted for persons who use wheelchairs.
Family Life Center, Inc.: (808) 877-0880
95 South Kane Street
Kahului, Hawaii 96732
www.flcmaui.org
Ho’olanani Shelter (Emergency, Singles & Families)
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County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns
Housing Division, Section 8 Rental Assistance Program: (808) 270-7751
35 Lunalilo Street, Suite 400, Wailuku, HI 96793
http://www.co.maui.hi.us/index.aspx?NID=251
Applicants for the Section 8 rental subsidy program must be a very low income
family or individual. Maui office serves Molokai and Lanai.
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center: (808) 242-7600
670 Waiale Road
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
www.khako.org
Ka Hale A Ke Ola Resource Center (Emergency & Transitional, Singles & Families)
Kahale A Ke Ola Homeless Resource Center: (808) 662-0076
Westside Center:
15 Ipu’Aumakua Lane, Lahaina, Hawaii 96761
www.khako.org
Na Hale O Wainee Resource Center (Emergency & Transitional, Singles & Families)
Lokahi Pacific Hale O Mana’o Lana Hou: (808) 242-5761
1935 Main Street, Suite 204, Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793
http://www.lokahipacific.org/haleomanao.html
Provides quality housing linked to community support services for chronically
mentally ill persons capable of independent living. Rental fee based on income.
This project is a shared living arrangement.
Malama Family Recovery Center: (808) 877-7117
388 Ano Street, Kahului, HI 96732
http://www.aloha-house.org/programs.html
Services Offered: Therapeutic Living Program for Substance Abusers, Intensive
Outpatient Program, Baby Safe Program for Pregnant Women and New Mothers
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Maui Youth and Family Services: (808) 579- 8406
CONFIDENTIAL SHELTER LOCATION. Please call for information.
http://www.myfs.org/
Services Offered: Short-term Shelter for 12-17 year old youths in crisis and
runaways.
Steadfast Housing Development Corporation: (808) 244-0885
1498 A Lower Main Street Unit B2, Wailuku, HI 96793
www.steadfast-hawaii.org
Provides housing and employment opportunities to persons with serious and
persistent mental illness in pursuit of recovery and life goals of their choosing.
The Salvation Army, Maui County (808) 871-6270
45 West Kamehameha Ave.
Kahului, Hawaii 96732
Women Helping Women (808) 242-6600
1935 Main Street, Suite 202
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
www.whwmaui.net
Hale Lokomaikai Domestic Violence Shelter (Emergency, Women & Children)
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MAUI COUNTY
LOW-INCOME HOUSING ASSISTANCE
Hale Lokahi Elua: (808) 242-5761
1935 Main Street, Suite 204, Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793
http://www.lokahipacific.org/afford.html
An affordable rental apartment complex developed to assist "Gap group" renters,
which include individuals or families whose income is 50% or less of the median
income for Maui County. Located in Kihei, the complex consists of seven one-
bedroom units and one studio unit.
HALE MAHAOLU-ELIMA: (808) 893-0002
11 MAHAOLU ST, KAHULUI, HI 96732
http://halemahaolu.org/housing/senior-housing/elima/
This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this
apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons. Contact this
apartment for low rent Disabled housing with subsidized government low-income
rates.
HALE MAHAOLU-ELUA: (808) 872-4180
200 HINA AVENUE, KAHULUI, HI 96732
http://halemahaolu.org/housing/senior-housing/elua/
This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this
apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons. Contact this
apartment for low rent Disabled housing with subsidized government low-income
rates.
LUANA GARDENS III: (808) 872-4100
711 S KAM AVENUE, KAHULUI, HI 96732
This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this
apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons. Contact this
apartment for low rent Disabled housing with subsidized government low-income
rates.
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KAHO’OKAMAMALU: (808) 242-5761
1935 Main Street, Suite 204, Wailuku, Hawaii, 96793
http://www.lokahipacific.org/kaho.html
Kaho'okamamalu will provide long-term housing for persons with special needs.
Included in this definition are the physically disabled, persons with HIV/AIDS, and
victims of domestic violence
MANA OLA NA KEANUENUE: (808) 242-5781
450A KANALOA AVENUE, KAHULUI, HI 96732
This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this
apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons. Contact this
apartment for low rent Disabled housing with subsidized government low-income
rates.
MAUI KOKUA HOUSING: (808) 737-2523
456 S. Lanai Street, Kahului, HI 96732
This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this
apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons. Contact this
apartment for low rent Disabled housing with subsidized government low-income
rates.
MAUI COUNTY HOUSING DIVISION SECTION 8: (808) 270-7751
35 LUNALILO ST SUITE 400, WAILUKU, HI 96793
http://www.co.maui.hi.us/index.aspx?NID=251
Maui County Housing Division provides housing assistance to low-income residents
through the management of the areas Housing Choice Voucher Program Section 8.
This program is income based and HUD sets the eligibility guidelines. There may be
a waiting list for vouchers and at times the list may close to new applications based
on the size of and the length of wait on the list.
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HAWAI’I COUNTY
HOUSING/SHELTER PROGRAMS Bridge House, Inc.: (808) 322-3305
P. O. Box 2489, Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
http://www.bridgehousehawaii.org/
Services offered: Therapeutic Living - a clean and sober environment for people in
recovery from substance abuse
Child & Family Services
http://www.childandfamilyservice.org
Hale ‘Ohana Domestic Abuse Shelter @ Hilo (Emergency, Families)
(808) 959-8864
West Hawaii Domestic Abuse Shelter @ Kona (Emergency, Women & Children)
(808) 322-7233
County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program: (808) 959-4642
1990 Kinoole Street, Suite 105 Hilo, HI 96720
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-of-housing
Provides rental assistance to qualified low-income families including certified
persons with disabilities for decent, safe, and sanitary housing.
East Hawaii Coalition for the Homeless: (808) 961-2559
115 Kapiolani Street, Hilo, HI 96720
Services offered: Emergency and Transitional Shelter, Clothing, Food, Case
Management, Life Skills
Hawai`i Island Home for Recovery, Inc.: (808) 934-7852
440 Kapiolani Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
http://www.hawaiiunitedway.org/hawaii-island-home-for-recover.asp
Transitional, Singles & Families
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HOPE Services: (808) 935-3050
296 Kilauea Avenue
Hilo, HI 96720
http://hopeserviceshawaii.org/
Beyond Shelter (Transitional, Singles & Families): (808) 933-6051
Kiheipua Shelter (Emergency, Singles & Families): (808) 933-6051
Kaloko Transitional Housing (Transitional, Families)
Hope Resource Center (Transitional, Singles): (808) 933-6029
West Hawaii Emergency Housing Facility (Emergency, Families)
Mental Health Kokua (West Hawaii Residential)
SURF (Stabilizing Urgent Residential Facility): (808) 331-1468
75-5750 Alanoe Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
http://www.mentalhealthkokua.org/
Services Offered: For clients with severe mental illness and Transitional
Housing
Office of Housing & Community Development: (808) 961-8685
50 Wailuku Drive, Hilo, HI 96720
http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/office-of-housing/
Coordinates HUD housing, Section 8 rental assistance, elderly housing, fair housing
information and referral, Community Development Block Grants to agencies,
homeless grants to agencies, and affordable housing projects in conjunction with
developers Steadfast Housing Development Corporation: (808) 935-9600
99 Aupuni St., Suite 215, Hilo, HI 96720
www.steadfast-hawaii.org
Provides housing and employment opportunities to persons with serious and
persistent mental illness in pursuit of recovery and life goals of their choosing.
Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA): (808) 933-0474
600 Wailoa Street Hilo, HI 96720
Takes applications for the wait list to live in federal and state low-income rental
projects. Accessible units available for persons who are elderly and disabled.
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HAWAII COUNTY
LOW-INCOME ASSISTANCE
E KOMO MAI: (808) 969-3327
816 KINOOLE ST, HILO, HI 96720
This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this
apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons. Contact this
apartment for low rent Disabled housing with subsidized government low-income
rates
HAILI ELDERLY: (808) 961-3273
227 HAILI ST, HILO, HI 96720
This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this
apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons. Contact this
apartment for subsidized government low-income rates
HALE ULU HOI: (808) 935-8535
1099 WAIANUENUE AVE., HILO, HI 96720
http://www.hiloarc.org/residential.html
This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this
apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.
HARRY AND JEANETTE WEINBERG KEA’AU ELDERLY HOUSING
(808) 982-9448
16-184 PILI MUA ST, KEAAU, HI 96749
Kea'au Elderly Housing is an elderly independent living complex located on the
outskirts of Kea'au Town.
HILO HALE: (808) 737-2523
208 Wainaku Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720
This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this
apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.
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JACK HALL KONA: (808) 949-4111
74-895 KEALAKEHE ST, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this
apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.
KAMANA ELDERLY: (808) 969-3327
145 KAMANA ST, HILO, HI 96720
This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this
apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.
KONA KOKUA: (808) 331-1764
75-187 ALAKAI ST, KAILUA KONA, HI 96740
This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this
apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.
RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS: (808) 969-3327
333 OHAI ST, HILO, HI 96720
This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this
apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.
Riverside Apartments
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KAUA’I COUNTY
HOUSING/SHELTER PROGRAMS County of Kaua’i County Housing Agency-Section 8: (808) 241-4440
4444 Rice Street, Suite 330, Lihue, HI 96766
Hale 'Opio Kaua’i Inc.: (808) 245-2873
2959 Umi Street, Lihue, HI 96766
Services offered for ages 0 - 21 only: Housing, Food, Medical Care,
Clothing, and Counseling
Hawaii Public Housing Authority: (808) 274-3141, x24692
4726 Malu Road, Kapaa, HI 96746
http://www.hpha.hawaii.gov/
Kauai Economic Opportunity: (808) 245-4077
2804 Wehe Road, Lihue, Hawaii 96766
www.keoinc.org
Komohana Group Home (Transitional, Singles): (808) 245-4077 ext 228
Lihue Court (Transitional, Families): (808) 245-4077 ext 228
Manaolana (Emergency & Transitional, Singles & Families): (808) 245-7692
Malama Pono-Kaua’i AIDS Project: (808) 246-9577
4357 Rice Street, Suite 101, Lihue, HI 96766
http://malama-pono.org/
Provides some housing assistance to persons with HIV.
Women In Need: (808) 245-1996
3136 Elua St, Lihue, HI 96766
www.win-hawaii.org
WIN Kauai (Transitional, Families)
YWCA Kaua’i Family Violence Shelter: (808) 245-8404 or (8089) 245-6362
3094 Elua Street, Lihue, HI 96766
Services offered to victims of domestic violence and their children: Emergency
Shelter, Food, Clothing, Child Care, and Counseling.
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KAUA’I COUNTY
LOW-INCOME HOUSING ASSISTANCE
LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF HAWAII LIHUE: (800) 499-4302
3016 Umi St., Suite 220, Lihue, Kauai HI 96766
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance
for the following: Fair Housing Pre-Purchase Education, Workshops, Financial
Management, Budget, Counseling, Home Improvement and Rehabilitation
Counseling.
LIHUE GARDENS ELDERLY: (808) 735-9099
3120 JERVES ST, LIHUE, HI 96766
This is a low-income apartment. The government gives funds directly to this
apartment owner. They charge lower rent for low-income persons.
LIHUE THEATRE WEINBERG SENIOR APARTMENTS: (808) 245-6699
3-3194 KUHIO HIGHWAY, LIHUE, HAWAII 96766
LTWSA is a 30-unit apartment building in Kauai County, provides housing to very-
low income seniors earning 50% or below the area median.
KALEPA VILLAGE PHASE II: (808) 246-4481
4535 KALEPA CIRCLE, LIHUE, KAUAI
Kalepa Village, Phase II provides affordable rental housing to 40 very low-income
households, earning less than 50% of median income. Developed by Kauai Housing
Development Corporation.
KAUA’I COUNTY HOUSING AGENCY: (808) 241-4440
4444 RICE ST. SUITE 330, LIHUE, HI 96766
KCHA provides housing assistance through the management of the Housing Choice
Voucher Program Section 8. This program is income based and HUD sets the
eligibility guidelines.