Chapter 356D, Hawaii Revised StatutesHawaii Administrative RulesHPHA Board Adopted PoliciesFair Housing & Equal Opportunity PolicyAdmissions & Continued Occupancy PolicyHousing Choice Voucher Administrative PlanHUD RegulationsFreedom of Information Act
Chapter 356D,
Hawaii Revised Statutes
Hawaii Administrative Rules
Proposed Administrative Rules
Approved Administrative Rules
Proposed Emergency Administrative Rules
Approved Emergency Administrative Rules
Expired Emergency Rules
DISCLAIMER
These rules are to be used for informational purposes only. Any copies of these rules created from the Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority are considered UNOFFICIAL. The State of Hawai‘i, Department of Human Services, and the Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority are not liable for any claims, damages, and costs including attorney's fees, arising out of or in connection with the use of the unofficial rules. Copies of the official rules are available for distribution at a nominal cost by calling (808) 832-4681.
HPHA Board Adopted Policies
Fair Housing & Equal
Opportunity Policy
The Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing Amendment Act of 1988, provides civil rights protection to applicants and tenants of rented or leased housing and purchasers of residential dwelling units. These rights are also included in Chapter 515. Hawai‘i Revised Statues which further expands the protection provided by State law.
Together, Federal and State laws, prohibit housing discrimination based on a person's RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, ANCESTRY/NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, FAMILIAL STATUS, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, AGE, HIV INFECTION OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY. These are called the "protected classes."
The Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority will not use the fact that you or any person in your household is a member of a protected class as a reason to:
1. Print, circulate, post, mail or cause to be published any statements, advertising or sign, which indicates, directly or indirectly, an intent to discriminate in any rental transaction
2. Represent that the dwelling unit is not available for inspection, sale, rent or lease, when in fact, it is available.
3. Refuse to allow a prospective buyer or renter to inspect the dwelling unit.
4. Refuse to accept or transmit a bona-fide offer to buy, rent or lease a dwelling unit.
5. Ask questions or use an application form containing questions that indicate, directly or indirectly, an intent to limit or discriminate in the tenant selection process.
6. Steer the applicant or buyer by stating or implying that they would be happier or more comfortable living somewhere else or in another neighborhood.
7. Communicate, through word or conduct, in an attempt to discourage the applicant or purchaser from applying for or accepting the dwelling unit.
8. State directly or imply that the applicant or buyer will not be considered in the selection process.
9. Require the applicant or buyer to meet different selection qualifications or subject their application to a different selection review than others.
10. Refuse to enter into a purchase, rent or lease agreement, if applicant or buyer is an otherwise qualified applicant.
11. Impose different terms, conditions or privileges in the use or furnishing of services or facilities connected with a dwelling unit.
12. Establish unreasonable house rules or rental terms or enforce the house rules or rental terms against only some residents and not equally against all residents.
13. Refuse to make reasonable accommodations in the rules, policies, practices or services when necessary to afford a disabled resident an equal opportunity to use and enjoy the dwelling, including public and common use areas.
14. Refuse to permit, at tenant's expense, reasonable modifications of the existing premises, if necessary, to afford a disabled tenant full enjoyment of the dwelling.
THE HAWAI‘I PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY SUPPORTS YOUR RIGHT TO A FAIR AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN AND REMAIN IN HOUSING OF YOUR CHOOSING.
If you have any questions or require additional information about your fair housing rights, you may call the STATE FAIR HOUSING OFFICER at (808) 832-4680 or TDD (808) 832-6083, or read the FAIR HOUSING BOOKLET linked here.
Together, Federal and State laws, prohibit housing discrimination based on a person's RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, ANCESTRY/NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, FAMILIAL STATUS, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, AGE, HIV INFECTION OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY. These are called the "protected classes."
The Hawai‘i Public Housing Authority will not use the fact that you or any person in your household is a member of a protected class as a reason to:
1. Print, circulate, post, mail or cause to be published any statements, advertising or sign, which indicates, directly or indirectly, an intent to discriminate in any rental transaction
2. Represent that the dwelling unit is not available for inspection, sale, rent or lease, when in fact, it is available.
3. Refuse to allow a prospective buyer or renter to inspect the dwelling unit.
4. Refuse to accept or transmit a bona-fide offer to buy, rent or lease a dwelling unit.
5. Ask questions or use an application form containing questions that indicate, directly or indirectly, an intent to limit or discriminate in the tenant selection process.
6. Steer the applicant or buyer by stating or implying that they would be happier or more comfortable living somewhere else or in another neighborhood.
7. Communicate, through word or conduct, in an attempt to discourage the applicant or purchaser from applying for or accepting the dwelling unit.
8. State directly or imply that the applicant or buyer will not be considered in the selection process.
9. Require the applicant or buyer to meet different selection qualifications or subject their application to a different selection review than others.
10. Refuse to enter into a purchase, rent or lease agreement, if applicant or buyer is an otherwise qualified applicant.
11. Impose different terms, conditions or privileges in the use or furnishing of services or facilities connected with a dwelling unit.
12. Establish unreasonable house rules or rental terms or enforce the house rules or rental terms against only some residents and not equally against all residents.
13. Refuse to make reasonable accommodations in the rules, policies, practices or services when necessary to afford a disabled resident an equal opportunity to use and enjoy the dwelling, including public and common use areas.
14. Refuse to permit, at tenant's expense, reasonable modifications of the existing premises, if necessary, to afford a disabled tenant full enjoyment of the dwelling.
THE HAWAI‘I PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY SUPPORTS YOUR RIGHT TO A FAIR AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN AND REMAIN IN HOUSING OF YOUR CHOOSING.
If you have any questions or require additional information about your fair housing rights, you may call the STATE FAIR HOUSING OFFICER at (808) 832-4680 or TDD (808) 832-6083, or read the FAIR HOUSING BOOKLET linked here.
If you believe that you have been, presently are or may be a victim of housing discrimination, you should call:
Hawai'i State Civil Rights Commission
O‘ahu: (808) 586-8636, TDD (808) 586-8692
Hawai‘i: (808) 974-4000, Ext. 68636, TDD Ext. 68692
Kaua‘i: (808) 274-3141, Ext. 68636, TDD Ext. 68692
Maui: (808) 984-2400, Ext. 68636, TDD Ext. 68692
Moloka‘i and Lānaʻi: 1-800-468-4644, Ext. 68636, TDD Ext. 68692.
Hawai‘i: (808) 974-4000, Ext. 68636, TDD Ext. 68692
Kaua‘i: (808) 274-3141, Ext. 68636, TDD Ext. 68692
Maui: (808) 984-2400, Ext. 68636, TDD Ext. 68692
Moloka‘i and Lānaʻi: 1-800-468-4644, Ext. 68636, TDD Ext. 68692.
U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Phone: (808) 522-8182, Ext. 269
TDD: (808) 522-8193
TDD: (808) 522-8193
Admissions & Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP)
Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Administrative Plan
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Regulations
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
The basic function of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is to give you the right to access public documents. Visit the Freedom of Information Act website to help you determine if filing an FOIA request is the best option for you.
You may also visit the Office of Information Practices website for information on requesting public information from the State of Hawai’i.
Please email us at hpha@hawaii.gov to request any documents.
You may also visit the Office of Information Practices website for information on requesting public information from the State of Hawai’i.
Please email us at hpha@hawaii.gov to request any documents.
