Aloha mai kākou,
As the director of the Hawai'i Public Housing Authority (HPHA), I am proud to introduce you to the work we do and HPHA’s online home. Since 1935, our organization has been dedicated to providing Hawai‘i’s residents with adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and suitable living environments that are free from discrimination.
Today, we continue working to create and support vibrant communities for our most vulnerable citizens. Through income-based public housing, a variety of voucher programs, and a rental supplement program, we serve more than 45,000 low-income families and individuals across Hawaiʻi. It is our utmost priority that these spaces remain safe, sanitary, and comfortable, as we care for our kūpuna and community throughout difficult times. We’re here to support you at every stage in finding a place to call home.
On this website, you will be able to access helpful resources, including the waitlist for housing opportunities, rent payment portal, and other HPHA services. For those on our affordable housing waitlist, know that we are committed to providing those in need with housing as fast as possible.
We are always striving to better serve our community, so we welcome any feedback, questions, or concerns you may have.
Mālama pono,
Executive Director
The HPHA is guided by an eleven-member Board of Directors responsible for establishing policies and providing high-level oversight. Each director is appointed by the Governor of Hawaii or assumes their position ex officio.

Representing: City & County of Honolulu
Term: July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2026

Representing: Persons with Disabilities
Term: Holdover Member

Representing: County of Hawaii
Term: July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2027

Representing: Department of Human Services, Ex Officio Member
Term: Tied to Directorship

Representing: DHS Designee

Representing: Office of the Governor, Ex Officio Member

Representing: County of Maui
Term: July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2028

Representing: Low-Income Families, Persons Experiencing Homelessness
Term: July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2026

Representing: County of Kauai
Term: July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2026

Representing: At-Large
Term: Holdover Member