We are committed to providing adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunities, and suitable living environments for low-income families and individuals, free from discrimination.
The HPHA will open multiple geographic waiting lists on Oahu for low-income applicants from:
8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025, to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025.
Central Oahu Elderly Waiting List. Includes the following properties: Kupuna Home O‘Waialua. The HPHA will accept applications for studio units. Applicants must be 62 years of age and/or a person with a disability to be eligible.
Honolulu Elderly Waiting List. Includes the following properties: Punchbowl Homes, Kalanihuia, Makamae, Makua Ali‘i, Paoakalani, and Pumehana. The HPHA will accept applications for studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Applicants must be 62 years of age and/or a person with a disability to be eligible.
Honolulu Family Waiting List. Includes the following properties: 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. The HPHA will accept applications for one-bedroom and two-bedroom units.
Leeward Oahu Family Waiting List. Includes the following properties: Hale Laulima, Kau‘iokalani, Maili I & II, Nanakuli Homes, Waimaha-Sunflower, and Waipahu I & II. The HPHA will accept applications for one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units.
All of the HPHA's programs aim to provide affordable housing that is decent, safe, and sanitary for Hawaii's families.
45,000 individuals served and housed by the HPHA
6,400 families receiving monthly rental assistance
11,700 new dwelling units in development
Public housing residents can now pay their rent online. You can choose to make a one-time payment or setup automatically recurring payments from a bank account.
The HPHA manages and operates federal and State public housing. Both programs combine to serve approximately 5,200 families.
The HPHA offers monthly rental assistance on the island of Oahu through the Housing Choice Voucher Program, formerly known as Section 8.
The HPHA is engaged in multiple development and redevelopment efforts to build more vibrant communities for future generations.
