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 7 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. For assistance with the online application process, please call (808) 832-5961.

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):

For the Leeward, Oahu waiting list (Hale Laulima, Kau’iokalani, Maili I & II, Nanakuli Homes, Waimaha-Sunflower, and Waipahu I & II):

For the Honolulu, Oahu waiting list (Punchbowl Homes, Kalanihuia, Makamae, Makua Ali’i, Paoakalani, and Pumehana):

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), 1-bedroom, or 2 bedroom. The HPHA will use a lottery to randomly select 1,000 applicants to be placed on this list.

For the Central, Oahu waiting list (Kupuna Home O’Waialua):

How do I submit an application? Applications can only be submitted online. If you need assistance with the application process, please call (808) 832-5961. 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 office.

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 significantly 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 notified 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 confirmation 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.

We Are Oceania
720 North King Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 913-1364
contact@weareoceania.org

Catholic Charities
1822 Keeaumoku St, Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 527-4777
info@catholiccharitieshawaii.org

Parents and Children Together (PACT)
1485 Linapuni St., Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 841-6177
admin@pacthawaii.org

Helping Hands Hawaii
2100 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 536-7234
hhh@helpinghandshawaii.org

Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP)
1132 Bishop St. Suite 100, Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 521-4531
hcap@hcapweb.org

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation may call (808) 832-5961 or TTY/TDD: (808) 743 4594 for assistance with a reasonable accommodation or email hpha@hawaii.gov.

Visit our website at www.hpha.hawaii.gov for more information about our programs. For general questions regarding the waiting list, please call (808) 832-5961.
(WHT1463653 8/2/24)