State of Hawaii
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA), in accordance with 24 C.F.R. 982.206 and Chapter 17-2031, Hawaii Administrative Rules, will open its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV, a.k.a. Section 8) waiting list and Project-Based Voucher (PBV) waiting lists for low-income applicants on Oahu.
The HPHA has adopted a lottery selection policy. After a waiting list closes, the HPHA will place applicants on the list in a randomized order. Applications will be active for 18 months from the date of placement on a waiting list and then expire. After 18 months, remaining applications will automatically be cancelled. For more information about the opening of the waiting lists, visit the HPHA’s website at www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply.
The HPHA will accept applications for the following waiting lists from:
8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20th to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27th
Project-Based Voucher Waiting List for the Towers at Kuhio Park
This waiting list serves the Towers at Kuhio Park, which is located at 1475 Linapuni Street and managed by The Michaels Organization. The HPHA is accepting applications for two (2) bedroom units only. The HPHA will accept 600 applications.The HPHA will use a lottery to select applicants to be placed on this list.
Project-Based Voucher Waiting List for Palolo Homes
This waiting list serves Palolo Homes, which is located at 2170 Ahe Street and managed by Mutual Housing Association of Hawaii. The HPHA is accepting applications for three (3) and four (4) bedroom units only. The HPHA will accept 300 applications. The HPHA will use a lottery to select applicants to be placed on this list.
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Waiting List
This waiting list serves the HPHA’s Housing Choice Voucher program on the island of Oahu. The HPHA is accepting applications for all voucher unit sizes. The HPHA will accept 1000 applications.The HPHA will use a lottery to select applicants to be placed on this list.
Local Preferences
The HPHA has established a system of local preferences for the selection of families admitted to the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. Applicants may qualify for a preference if they meet any of the following criteria:
- Homelessness: Families who at any time in the last twelve months preceding the application date experienced homelessness.
- Homeless means they lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence (i.e., having a primary nighttime residence that is a supervised public or private shelter providing temporary accommodations including welfare hotels, congregate shelters, and transitional housing, or an institution providing temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized, or a public or private place not ordinarily used as a sleeping accommodation for human beings). Families who are residing with friends or relatives on a temporary basis qualify for a preference under this definition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I submit an application? Applications can be submitted online at hpha.myhousing.com or 1002 N. School St. in Honolulu, HI 96817. If you have questions about the application process, you may call our offices at (808) 832-6040. Personal computers, tablets, and mobile devices with internet access may be used. However, not all operating systems may support the application website.
Before applying, be prepared to provide the names, dates of birth, social security numbers, and monthly gross income for all persons who will be listed on the application. Any application received before or after the opening period will not be accepted. After submission, be sure to print the application receipt and write down the Application Confirmation Number.
Can I apply for more than one waiting list? YES.
Can my family submit more than one application to a single waiting list? NO, any duplicate applications with the same or similar household members will be denied. The HPHA conducts multiple crosschecks to remove duplicate applications.
Does submitting an application mean I am on the waiting list? NO, submitting an application does not mean you are on a waiting list. If more applications are recieved than slots available, the HPHA’s database software will randomly select which applicants will be placed on the waiting list. All applications not placed on the waiting list as part of the lottery will be canceled after 18 months.
Outside Assistance is Available
The following community organizations and programs may be able to assist you with the application process:
We Are Oceania
720 N King St
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 913-1364
Catholic Charities
1822 Keeaumoku St
Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 524-4673
info@catholiccharitieshawaii.org
Parents and Children Together (PACT)
1485 Linapuni St
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 847-3285
Helping Hands Hawaii
2100 N Nimitz Hwy
Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 536-7234
Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP)
1132 Bishop St Ste 100
Honolulu, HI 96813
Aloha United Way
200 N Vineyard Blvd Ste 700
Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-1951
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to disability, you may contact our office by phone at (808) 832-6040, via Teletypewriter/Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at (808) 782-3421, or by email at hpha.webapp@hawaii.gov. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate forms such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
Multilingual Announcements
English: The HPHA will be opening some of its Section 8 Project-Based and HCV waiting lists for Oahu. Visit our website at www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply or call (808) 832-6040 for more information.
Chuukese: Ewe HPHA epwe suuki ekkoch an kewe list ren witiwit ren imw mei kawor ngeni Oahu. Kopwe churi ach ei website won www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply ika kokori (808) 832-6040 ren pwan ekkoch poraus.
French: La HPHA ouvrira certaines de ses listes d’attente de logements publics fédéraux pour Oahu. Visitez notre site Web à www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply ou appelez le (808) 832-6040 four plus d’informations.
Hawaiian: E wehe ana ʻo HPHA i kekahi o nā papa inoa e kali ai no nā hale aupuni Pekelala ma Oʻahu. E kipa i ke kahuapaʻa ma www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply a i ʻole e kelepona iā (808) 832-6040 no ka ʻike hou aku.
Ilokano: Luktanto ti HPHA ti sumagmamano kadagiti pederal a public housing a listaan ti agur-urayna para iti Oʻahu. Bisitaen ti website-mi iti www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply wenno tawagan ti (808) 832-6040 para iti ad-adu pay nga impormasion.
Japanese: HPHAはオアフ島の連邦公営住宅の順番待ちリストの一部を公開します。詳しくはウェブサイト （www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply）をご覧 いただくか、電話（808）832-6040までお問い合わせください。
Korean: HPHA는 오아후에 대한 일부 연방 공공 주택 대기 명단에 대해 공개할 예정입니다. 웹사이트 www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply를 방문하시거나 (808) 832-6040로 전화 주시면 자세한 정보를 제공해 드리겠습니다.
Marshallese: HPHA ea kobellok jet ianousing ko an kien eo iolab lajraakin kottar ilo Ohau. Etal nan website at www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply ak call (808) 832-6040 nan eleleko rellablok.
Russian: HPHA откроет прием заявлений в некоторые очереди федеральной программы государственного жилья на острове Оаху. Посетите наш веб-сайт www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply или позвоните по телефону (808) 832-6040 для получения дополнительной информации.
Samoan: O le HPHA o le a tatalaina nisi o ana lisi faʻatali mo fale i Oʻahu. Asiasi i la matou upegatafa’ilagi i le www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply pe valaau (808) 832-6040 mo nisi faamatalaga.
Simplified Chinese: HPHA 将开放欧胡岛的部分联邦公共住房等候名单。请访问我们的网站 www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply 或致电 (808) 832-6040 了解更多信息。
Spanish: La HPHA abrirá algunas de sus listas de espera de vivienda pública federal para Oahu. Visite nuestro sitio web en www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply o llame al (808) 832-6040 para más información.
Tagalog: Magbubukas ang HPHA ng ilan sa mga pederal na listahan ng naghihintay para sa pampublikong pabahay sa Oahu. Bisitahin ang aming website sa www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply or call (808) 832-6040 for more information.
Thai: HPHA จะเปิดรายชื่อผู้รอที่อยู่อาศัยสาธารณะของรัฐบาลกลางบางส่วนในโออาฮู เยี่ยมชมเว็บไซต์ของเราที่ www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply หรือโทร (808) 832-6040 สำหรับข้อมูลเพิ่มเติม
Tongan: ‘E fakaava ‘e he HPHA ‘a e ni’ihi ‘o ‘enau ngaahi lisi tatali fale fakapule’anga ma’a Oahu. ‘A’ahi mai ki homau va’aope ‘i he www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply pe tā ki he (808) 832-6040 ki ha toe fakamatala.
Traditional Chinese: HPHA將為瓦胡島開放部分聯邦公共住房候選名單。請訪問我們的網站www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how to apply或致電（808）832-6040瞭解更多資訊。
Vietnamese: HPHA sẽ mở một số danh sách chờ nhà ở công cộng liên bang tại đảo Oahu. Truy cập trang web của chúng tôi tại www.hpha.hawaii.gov/how-to-apply hoặc gọi (808) 832-6040 để biết thêm thông tin.
HAKIM OUANSAFI
Executive Director
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
The HPHA does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status, ancestry/national origin, age, marital status, HIV infection or sexual orientation and gender identity.
