The City and County of Honolulu is opening its Wait List for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides
rental assistance to eligible households. Only online pre-applications will be accepted from Monday, July 14, 2025,
7:45 a.m., through Friday, July 18, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Submitted pre-applications will be randomized, and through
a lottery, 3,000 selected applications will be placed on the waiting list. There is no first-come, first-served advantage,
and only one application will be allowed per household. There is no guarantee for eligibility or housing assistance
after applying.

Pre-applications will be accepted online from Monday, July 14, 2025, 7:45 a.m., to Friday, July 18, 2025, 4:30 p.m.,
at https://tinyurl.com/oahuhcv

THERE IS NO COST TO APPLY.

Devices such as smart phones, tablets, laptops, and computers with internet access may be used. For those without
internet access, the following sites are allowing the public use of their computers.

Agencies with Computer Access
Place Address and Time Availability
842 Bethel St., 1st Floor, Honolulu (808-768-7096)
1000 Ulu`ohi`a St., #118, Kapolei (808-768-3000)
(M-F: 7:45 am – 4:00 pm)
200 N. Vineyard Blvd., Ste. A310, Honolulu
(By Appointment Only) (808-592-9022)
680 Iwilei Rd., #700, Honolulu
(M-F: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm) (808-768-5701)
1555 Haka Dr., Ste. 2408, Honolulu
(By Appointment Only) (808-847-0804)
(M-F: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm)
99-102 Kalaloa St., Aiea
(By Appointment Only) (808-488-6834)
85-555 Farrington Hwy,Waianae
(By Appointment Only) (808-696-4261)
41-1295 Kalaniana`ole Hwy.,Waimanalo
(Appointment and Walk-in) (M-F: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm)
(808-259-7948)
1117 Kaili St., Honolulu
(By Appointment Only) (808-847-1535)
For hours and locations of all 51 State libraries, go to
https://www.librarieshawaii.org/visit/branches/all-branches/
Section 8 Offices
Gregory House Programs
American Job Center
HCAP Kalihi Palama
District Office
HCAP Central District
Service Center
HCAP Leeward District
Service Center
Waimanalo Health Center
Hawai`i State
Library System
Susannah Wesley
Community Center

Pre-applications will only be accepted online. To prepare and submit a pre-application:
1. You must have a valid email address to apply, or you may create a free Gmail account during the application
process using the convenient hyperlink that is included in the application form on the “Account” page.
2. Have the names, dates of birth, and social security numbers available for all household members. You will
also need the monthly gross income (before taxes) for each source of income for all persons listed on your
pre-application. You must list all sources of income individually. Please review the income limit table to check
for eligibility.
3. Complete the pre-application at https://tinyurl.com/oahuhcv
4. Submit the pre-application online between Monday, July 14, 2025, 7:45 a.m. through Friday, July 18,
2025, at 4:30 p.m. The website will close precisely at 4:30 p.m.
5. After you successfully submit your application, a confirmation number will be generated. So keep your
User Name, Password, and Confirmation Number to use when you check the status of your application on
www.waitlistcheck.com in mid-August, when the first lottery names will be announced.

2025 Applicable Income Limits
Number of Household Members
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
$53,200 $60,800 $68,400 $76,000 $82,100 $88,200 $94,250 $100,350
The City and County of Honolulu does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, familial status,
age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity expression, or HIV status. A
person requiring special assistance to apply such as interpreters for sign language, Limited English Proficiency, etc. is
entitled to these provisions at no cost. Applicants who need an accommodation, must contact the City before Monday,
July 7, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. Please call (808) 768-7098 or email cchs8@honolulu.gov.

No duplicate applications will be accepted. Duplicate applications will be rejected. Prior to adding any households to the
Wait List, the City will screen for any duplication.

Within 30-60 days following the closing of the Wait List, applicants will be able to check their application status. Go to
www.waitlistcheck.com and follow the instructions for status of the pre-application. “HOLD” means that the random
selection process has not been completed yet. “ACTIVE” means that your pre-application was selected and has been
placed on the Wait List. “INACTIVE” means that your pre-application was not selected and you have not been placed on
the Wait List. An email notification will be sent to all selected applicants.

For families requiring assistance with their application due to limited English proficiency, interpreters will be available
via WebEx at the times below.

Go to https://www.honolulu.gov/dcs/dcs-cad-section-8-eligibility/ for the link to the different sessions.

Monday, 7/14/2025 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Marshallese
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Chinese (Cantonese)
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Chinese (Mandarin)
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon Chuukese
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Korean
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Vietnamese

Please visit our website https://www.honolulu.gov/dcs/dcs-cad-section-8-eligibility/
for more information about our program.