Local Information for Honolulu, HI

Honolulu is the most populated city in the state of Hawaii. It serves as the capital city of the state and the county seat of Honolulu County. In a recent census, the city was reported to have almost 400 thousand inhabitants, while the total population of the Honolulu consolidated city and county is close to a million.  Located on the island of Oahu, the city of Honolulu is a popular destination among tourists from around the world with its beautiful beaches, resorts, and casinos. As the primary gateway to the Hawaiian Islands, it is not surprising that the city is full of diverse cultures, traditions, and cuisines.  Unlike most US states where housing administration is delegated to city and/or county authorities, in the state of Hawaii, housing programs and services for the residents of Honolulu and other cities and counties in the islands is the responsibility of the state. So there is no Honolulu Housing Authority. What you have instead, at least when it comes to public housing and rental assistance programs, is the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA).

Affordable Housing in Honolulu, HI

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority is the principal entity that is responsible for providing low to moderate income Hawaii residents with affordable and safe housing through a variety of federally funded programs administered by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, or HUD for short.  From low cost state public housing to federal public housing, thousands of families, seniors, and persons with disabilities are granted equal opportunities in finding a good place to live in anywhere in the Aloha State.

Rental Assistance in Honolulu, HI

There are several rental assistance or rent subsidies administered in the state of Hawaii. The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provided by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority, however, is limited only to residents of the island of Oahu. This includes, of course, the city of Honolulu. Other counties in other islands have their own Section 8 voucher program that they administer in their own jurisdiction.  If you are interested in finding a decent home in Hawaii, see if you qualify for some of the HPHA’s housing programs and rental assistance. While you’re at it, you may also want to check out some of the best rental housing deals available in Honolulu and the island of Oahu.