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Section 8 and public housing · Hawaii

Housing Authorities in Hawaii

Hawaii has 5 public housing agencies. 5 of them hand out Section 8 vouchers (14,660 in total) and 1 manage public housing (4,671 units). Find the one for your city or county below, with its phone number and address.

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Largest housing authorities in Hawaii

AgencyCitySection 8 vouchersPublic housing units
Hawaii Public Housing AuthorityHonolulu4,5304,671
City and County of HonoluluHonolulu5,1260
County of HawaiiHilo2,2630
County of MauiWailuku1,5630
Kauai County Housing AgencyLihue1,1780

All housing authorities in Hawaii by city

Sorted by the city where each agency has its office. Most agencies serve their city or county; regional and state agencies cover wider areas.

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County of Hawaii

Hilo, Hawaii County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(808) 959-4642
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1990 Kinoole St Ste 102, Hilo, HI 96720 · Directions
  • Vouchers2,263 Section 8 vouchers, 2,192 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $42,350 for 1 person, $60,500 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,615 for 1 bedroom, $2,081 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (808) 959-4642 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code HI002.

City and County of Honolulu

Honolulu, Honolulu County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(808) 768-7096
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address842 Bethel St Fl 1, Honolulu, HI 96813 · Directions
  • Vouchers5,126 Section 8 vouchers, 4,301 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $53,900 for 1 person, $77,000 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,951 for 1 bedroom, $2,542 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (808) 768-7096 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code HI003.

Hawaii Public Housing Authority

Honolulu, Honolulu County · Public housing and Section 8 vouchers

  • Phone(808) 832-4694
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1002 N School St, Honolulu, HI 96817 · Directions
  • Vouchers4,530 Section 8 vouchers, 3,218 in use
  • Public housing4,671 units, 3,948 occupied
  • Income limitSection 8: $53,900 for 1 person, $77,000 for a family of 4 · public housing up to $123,200 for 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,951 for 1 bedroom, $2,542 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

HUD designates it a Troubled Performer under the Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS), which brings HUD oversight and a recovery plan. To apply, call (808) 832-4694 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code HI001, HI901.

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Kauai County Housing Agency

Lihue, Kauai County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(808) 241-4440
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address4444 Rice St Ste 330, Lihue, HI 96766 · Directions
  • Vouchers1,178 Section 8 vouchers, 762 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $47,600 for 1 person, $67,950 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$1,609 for 1 bedroom, $2,105 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (808) 241-4440 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code HI005.

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County of Maui

Wailuku, Maui County · Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only

  • Phone(808) 270-7751
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address2065 Main St Ste 108, Wailuku, HI 96793 · Directions
  • Vouchers1,563 Section 8 vouchers, 1,584 in use
  • Income limitSection 8: $51,800 for 1 person, $74,000 for a family of 4
  • Fair Market Rent$2,030 for 1 bedroom, $2,656 for 2 bedrooms (FY2027)

To apply, call (808) 270-7751 and ask if the waiting list is open. HUD code HI004.

Contact details as reported to HUD; income limits are HUD FY2026 for each agency's county and rents are FY2027 Fair Market Rents. Check your eligibility.

Frequently asked questions

How many housing authorities are there in Hawaii?

HUD lists 5 public housing agencies in Hawaii: 5 administer Section 8 vouchers and 1 manage public housing. Together they have 4,671 public housing units and 14,660 Housing Choice Vouchers.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Hawaii?

You apply at a local housing authority, not with HUD or the state. Find the agencies that serve your city or county in the list on this page, check if their waiting list is open and submit a pre-application. You can apply to several agencies at once.

Which is the largest housing authority in Hawaii?

Hawaii Public Housing Authority, with 4,671 public housing units and 4,530 Section 8 vouchers according to HUD.

Can I apply to a housing authority in a different city of Hawaii?

Yes. You can apply to any agency, but many give preference to people who live or work in their area. After 12 months with a voucher you can usually move it to another area (portability).

Before you apply

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.

Other states

Source: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset, updated October 6, 2026. Phone numbers and emails are the ones each agency reports to HUD.