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County of Hawaiʻi To Award Over $13 Million To Boost Affordable Housing
The County of Hawaiʻi announced today it is awarding over $13.2 million in Affordable Housing Production (AHP) Program funds to four projects across Hawaiʻi Island that will support, increase, and sustain the availability and accessibility of affordable housing.
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Community Celebrates Completion of Kauhale I Ke Kula Uka
A dedication ceremony was held Thursday, October 24, 2024, marking the completion of Kauhale I Ke Kula Uka, a new affordable family rental community in Kailua-Kona. Kauhale I Ke Kula Uka features 99 units, including 58 3-bedroom units and 41 2-bedroom units, for households earning up to 60% of area median income.
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Check out the Office of Housing and Community Development's Fall 2024 Newsletter for the latest housing-related news, events and happenings on Hawaiʻi Island.
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Groundbreaking Held For 140-Unit Affordable Workforce Rental Housing Project in Waikoloa
Nā Hale Makoa will feature 139 one-, two- and three-bedroom units serving households earning up to 140% of Area Median Income (AMI), as well as one resident manager’s unit. Construction is expected to take a little over a year, and families are anticipated to begin moving into the units during the first quarter of 2026.
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County of Hawaiʻi Launches Affordable Housing Dashboard
The County of Hawaiʻi has launched a new online tool to help residents track and find affordable housing projects on Hawaiʻi Island.
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Families Celebrate Milestone of Homeownership
Ten Hawaiʻi Island families gathered Friday to celebrate the milestone of homeownership.
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Emergency Rental Assistance Program Available to Hawaiʻi Island Households
The County of Hawai‘i, in partnership with Neighborhood Place of Puna and the Hawai‘i County Economic Opportunity Council (HCEOC), announces the launch of the Hawai‘i County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).
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County of Hawaiʻi Sees 28 Percent Decrease in Homelessness
The report highlights a 28% overall reduction in homelessness, with a total decrease of 285 people from the previous year. This progress underscores the County's dedication and strategic efforts to address homelessness and create affordable housing opportunities for local residents.
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