State of Hawaii
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
OPENING OF OAHU
FEDERAL PUBLIC HOUSING
WAITING LISTS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA), in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) regulations, Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 17-2028, and the HPHA’s Federal Public Housing Admissions and Continued
Occupancy Policy (ACOP), will open waiting lists for low-income applicants with a preference for the federal public housing program on Oahu.
Each geographic waiting list described below will be open for 5 days.
Online applications will be accepted from eligible applicants with the following preference: (1) Involuntarily 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); (2) Victim of Domestic Violence who is participating in a program with case management through a
domestic violence shelter, program or clearinghouse; or (3) Homeless person participating in a federally or state funded homeless shelter or
program and are in compliance with a social service plan.
The HPHA has adopted a lottery/random selection policy. Following the closing of each geographic waiting list, the HPHA will use a lottery to
randomly select a certain number of applicants to be placed on the waiting list. The order of all applicants selected to be on the waiting list will be
by random selection.
Applications will be active for 18 months from the date of placement on the waiting list and will then expire.
For the Leeward, Oahu waiting list (Hale Laulima, Kau’iokalani, Maili I & II, Nanakuli Homes, Waimaha-Sunfl ower, and Waipahu I & II):
Waitlist opening for 5 days from 8:00 am on Thursday, March 2, 2023, through 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2023.
Accepting online applications from eligible applicants for bedroom sizes: 1-bedroom. The HPHA will use a lottery to randomly select 500
applicants to be placed on this list.
For the Honolulu, Oahu waiting list (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):
Waitlist opening for 5 days from 8:00 am on Thursday, March 9, 2023, through 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Accepting online applications from eligible applicants for bedroom sizes: 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, or 3-bedroom. The HPHA will use a lottery
to randomly select 2,000 applicants on this list.
For the Honolulu, Oahu waiting list (Punchbowl Homes, Kalanihuia, Makamae, Makua Ali’i, Paoakalani, and Pumehana):
Waitlist opening for 5 days from 8:00 am on Thursday, March 16, 2023, through 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023.
Accepting online applications from eligible applicants who are also at least 62 years old or a person with a disability and meet the following
bedroom sizes: studio (1 person) or 2-bedroom. The HPHA will use a lottery to randomly select 700 applicants to be placed on this list.
For the Central, Oahu waiting list (Kauhale Nani, Wahiawa Terrace, and Kupuna Home O’Waialua):
Waitlist opening for 5 days from 8:00 am on Thursday, March 23, 2023 through 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023.
Accepting online applications from eligible applicants who are also at least 62 years old or a person with a disability and meet the following
bedroom sizes: studio (1 person) or 1-bedroom. The HPHA will use a lottery to randomly select 500 applicants to be placed on this list.
For the Windward, Oahu waiting list (Ko’olau Village, Ho’okipa Kahalu’u, Kaneohe Apartments, Kauhale O’hana, Waimanalo Homes):
Waitlist opening for 5 days from 8:00 am on Thursday, March 30, 2023 through 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023.
Accepting online applications from eligible applicants who meet the following bedroom sizes: 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom. The HPHA will use
a lottery to randomly select 500 applicants to be placed on this list.
How do I submit an application? Applications can only be submitted online. Devices such as mobile phones and tablets with internet access
may be used, however, not all operating systems support this application. No applications will be accepted at the HPHA’s offi ce.
1. Be prepared by having the names, dates of birth, and social security numbers available for all persons who will be listed on your
application. You will need to know the monthly gross income (before taxes) for each source of income for all persons listed on your
application. You must list all the sources of income individually.
2. Complete the application online at www.hpha.hawaii.gov or www.hphaishereforyou.org by clicking on “Apply Online Here”.
3. Applications submitted before or after the waiting list opening period will be automatically rejected and not accepted by the HPHA.
Applications not fully completed (i.e., in the middle of submission) prior to the closing will be rejected.
4. Print your receipt, take a picture of, or write down your Application Confi rmation Number. A confi rmation receipt is issued immediately
after the application is submitted. Print and save this confi rmation.
Applicants can only apply for one geographic waiting list. No duplicate applications will be accepted. Any duplicate applications with
same or similar household members will have both applications denied. Prior to adding any households to the waiting list, the HPHA will conduct
extensive crosschecks to remove duplicate applications. Submitting a duplicate application will not improve your chances of being selected and
can signifi cantly delay housing for other applicants.
Does submitting an application mean I’m on the waiting list? No, the HPHA will be using a lottery to select a certain number of
applicants to be placed on the waiting list. Following the closing of the waiting list, the HPHA will assign a position number after the lottery and
the applicant will be placed on the applicable geographic waiting list unless rejected due to reasons listed above. All applicants will be notifi ed
by e-mail if they were selected by the lottery to be placed on the waiting list. Please do not contact the HPHA prior to receiving confi rmation of
placement on a waiting list. No information can be given out over the phone regarding the waiting list placements.
There is no fee or charge to apply for housing with the HPHA. Applicants are encouraged to immediately report any individual or organization
who attempts to charge a fee for completion of the HPHA’s application process. Applicants should not respond to any fraudulent requests for an
application fee.
Organizations that may be able to assist with the application process are Parents and Children Together (PACT), We are Oceania, Helping Hands
Hawaii, Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP), and Aloha United Way.
Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation must contact the HPHA before the waiting list opens to ensure that assistance is provided
timely. Please call (808) 832-6046 for assistance with a reasonable accommodation or email hpha@hawaii.gov.
Interpreters will be available via Zoom on the following dates and times. Go to www.hpha.hawaii.gov or www.hphaishereforyou.org for the
Zoom link.
Thursday 03/02 9:00 am – 10:00 am Marshallese
03/09 10:00 am – 11:00 am Cantonese/Mandarin
03/16 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Vietnamese
03/23
03/30
Friday 03/03 9:00 am – 10:00 am Korean
03/10 10:00 am – 11:00 am Chuukese
03/17
03/24
03/31
Visit our website at www.hpha.hawaii.gov for more information about our programs. For general questions regarding the waiting list, please call
(808) 832-6046.
The HPHA will be opening the Federal Public Housing waiting list to applicants with a preference. More information can be found at www.hpha.
hawaii.gov.
Chuukese: An Hawaii iwe Nenien Imw ngeni Aramas Meinisin (Hawaii Public Housing Authority – HPHA) epwene suuki an ewe Nenien Imw ngeni
Fonu Meinisin (Federal Public Housing) taropwen awitiwit ngeni ekkewe chon ammasow iir mei affataeochu pworouser me ian sipwe tour ngenir
me ian. Ren pwan ekkoch sopwusopwun pworous ka tongeni kuna me won ei neni www.hpha.hawaii.gov
German: Die öffentliche Wohnungsbaubehörde von Hawaii (Hawaii Public Housing Authority HPHA) wird die Warteliste für den öffentlichen
Wohnungsbau (Federal Public Housing) für Bewerber mit einer Präferenz öffnen. Weitere Informationen fi nden Sie unter www.hpha.hawaii.gov
Ilokano: Luktanton ti Autoridad iti Pagnaedan a Para iti Publiko iti Hawaii (Hawaii Public Housing Authority HPHA) ti listaan dagiti aplikante nga
agkasapulan iti balay para iti Pederal a Pagnaedan a Para iti Publiko (Federal Public Housing). Ammuen ti nayon nga impormasion iti www.hpha.
hawaii.gov
Japanese: ????????(Hawaii Public Housing Authority HPHA)?? ?????? (Federal Public Housing) ????????????
????????????????????????? www.hpha.hawaii.gov ????????
Korean: ??????????? (Hawaii Public Housing Authority: HPHA) ?????????????????????????? (Federal Public Housing)
????????????????????. ???????? www.hpha.hawaii.gov ???????????????.
Lao: (Hawaii Public Housing Authority HPHA)
(Federal Public Housing) www.hpha.hawaii.gov
Marshallese: Opij eo an Hawaii ej Bo¯ k Eddoin Imo¯ n Jokwe ko an Kien (Hawaii Public Housing Authority, HPHA) enaj ko¯ bellok laajrakin etan armij
ro ñan Imo¯ n Jokwe ko an Kien eo an Federal (Federal Public Housing) ñan armij ro rej kateruru im ewo¯ r aer kelet ñan imo¯ n jokwe. Kwo¯ maron loe
melele ko relablok ilo www.hpha.hawaii.gov
Russian: (Hawaii Public Housing Authority HPHA)
(Federal Public Housing)
www.hpha.hawaii.gov
Simplifi ed Chinese: ?????????? HPHA (Hawaii Public Housing Authority HPHA) ??????????????????
(Federal Public Housing) ????????????,??? www.hpha.hawaii.gov
Spanish: La Autoridad de Vivienda Pública de Hawái HPHA (Hawaii Public Housing Authority HPHA) abrirá la lista de espera para Vivienda Pública
Federal (Federal Public Housing) para los solicitantes preferenciales. Puede encontrar más información en la página www.hpha.hawaii.gov
Tagalog: Bubuksan na ng Awtoridad sa Pabahay Para sa Publiko sa Hawaii (Hawaii Public Housing Authority HPHA) ang listahan ng mga aplikante
na nangangailangan ng bahay para sa Pederal na Pabahay Para sa Publiko (Federal Public Housing). Alamin ang karagdagang impormasyon sa
www.hpha.hawaii.gov
Thai: (Hawaii Public Housing Authority – HPHA) (Federal Public Housing)
www.hpha.hawaii.gov
Tongan: ‘E faka’ata¯ atu ‘e he Ma’uma¯ fai Falenofo’anga Fakapule’anga ‘o Hauai’i´ (Hawaii Public Housing Authority HPHA) e¯ ngaahi lisi talifaki ‘o e
Ngaahi ‘Apinofo’anga Fetu¯ lolo (Federal Public Housing) ki ha ni’ihi ke tohi kole mai ki ai mo ‘enau fi ema’u´. Ki ha¯ toe fakamatala fakaikiiki ‘e ma’u
atu ia he www.hpha.hawaii.gov
Traditional Chinese: ?????????? HPHA (Hawaii Public Housing Authority HPHA) ??????????????????
(Federal Public Housing) ???????? www.hpha.hawaii.gov ??????????
Ukrainian: (Hawaii Public Housing Authority HPHA)
(Federal Public Housing)
www.hpha.hawaii.gov
Visayan: Ang Awtoridad sa Publikong Pabalay Sa Hawaii APBH (Hawaii Public Housing Authority HPHA) magabukas sa nagpaabot nga listahan sa
Publikong Pabalay nga Pederal (Federal Public Housing) ngadto sa mga aplikante uban ang pagpalabi sa nanginahanglan. Ang dugang kasayoran
makit-an sa www.hpha.hawaii.gov
Hawaiian: E ho’omaka ana ka ho’olaha ‘ia ‘ana o ka papa inoa koi ko¯ kua ho’olako kauhale a ke Ke’ena Ho’olako Kauhale Pekelala no ka
Lehulehue (Federal Public Housing) e ka Hui Kuleana Kauhale no ka Lehuehu o Hawai’i nei HPHA (Hawai’i Public Housing Authority HPHA) no na¯
po’e i ka¯ inoa mua aku nei me kekahi koi i makemake ‘ia. Loa’a no¯ ho’i na¯ mana’o ‘e¯ a’e e pili ana i ke¯ ia ma www.hpha.hawaii.gov
Kosrean: U nuhke Oruh Mwetuh in Muhtah ke Lohmah Finacn Hawaii HPHA (Hawaii Public Housing Authority HPHA) fah muhtacwack in oruh
list se kuh pwepuh in sihmuslah ineltahl ke U nuhke Oruh Mwetuh in Muhtah ke Lohmah Kapasr nuhke Government ke Federal (Federal Public
Housing) nuh sin mwetuh suc luhngse in muhtah we. In ace etauck kac som nuhke www.hpha.hawaii.gov
Samoan: O le Pulega o Fale a le Malo o Hawaii (Hawaii Public Housing Authority HPHA) o le a tatalaina atu le lisi fa’atalitali a le Malo mo Fale a le
Malo (Federal Public Housing) I tagata na talosaga mo se fi lifi liga. E maua isi faamatalaga faaopoopo I le www.hpha.hawaii.gov
Vietnamese: (Hawaii Public Housing Authority HPHA)
Bang (Federal Public Housing) www.hpha.hawaii.gov