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County 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.

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 (AMI), in addition to a manager’s unit.

Groundbreaking Held for Nā Hale Makoa Affordable Workforce Housing in Waikoloa Village

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday, September 24, 2024, for Nā Hale Makoa, a new affordable workforce rental housing development in Waikoloa Village. 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. Each unit will be critical in helping Hawaiʻi solve its ongoing affordable housing crisis.

County of Hawai‘i Opens $10.5 Million Grant Opportunity for Homelessness and Housing Initiatives

The County of Hawai‘i through the Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) is calling for proposals from qualified public agencies, non-profit organizations and for-profit entities to apply for a share of up to $10.5 million in Homelessness and Housing Fund grants.

Application Period Opens Monday for Kona Affordable Housing Development

A waiting list opens Monday, July 29, 2024, for Kauhale I Ke Kula Uka, formerly known as the Kaloko Heights Affordable Housing Project, in Kailua-Kona.

County of Hawaiʻi Launches New Online Tool for Tracking Affordable Housing Projects

The County of Hawaiʻi has launched a new online tool to help residents track and find affordable housing projects on Hawaiʻi Island.

Council to Hear Consultant Report on Potential Updates to Chapter 11

Recommendations following a thorough review of the County of Hawaiʻi’s Affordable Housing Policy – Chapter 11 of Hawaiʻi County Code – will be presented to the Hawaiʻi County Council on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Kailua-Kona.

Families Celebrate Milestone of Homeownership

Ten Hawaiʻi Island families gathered Friday to celebrate the milestone of homeownership.

County Officials Relocate Unsheltered Individuals in Downtown Hilo

Hawaiʻi County officials have established a temporary resting area for unsheltered individuals currently occupying the area in and around a storm drain in Downtown Hilo.

County of Hawaiʻi Sees 28 Percent Decrease in Homelessness

The 2024 Homeless Point in Time (PIT) Count for Hawaiʻi County has revealed a significant decrease in homelessness across the island.

County of Hawaiʻi Announces Public Meetings for 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan

The County of Hawaii Office of Housing and Community Development is excited to announce the commencement of public meetings to gather community input for the development of the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan.

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).

County of Hawaiʻi Announces RFP for Affordable Housing Production Program

The County of Hawaiʻi is pleased to announce the launch of its Affordable Housing Production Program Fiscal Year 2024-25 Request for Proposals (RFP) on May 1, 2024.

Homeowner Assistance Fund Program To Close Application Portal May 1

The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) program on Hawaiʻi Island and Kauaʻi will begin winding down with the closure of the application portal on May 1, 2024.

Community Invited To Kauhale Informational Briefing

Join John Mizuno, the Governor’s Coordinator on Homelessness and Housing Solutions, and County of Hawaiʻi Housing Administrator Susan Kunz to learn more about potential kauhale sites for the Hilo area during an informational briefing on April 9.

Joint Statement on Proposed Acquisition of Manago Hotel for Workforce Housing

Mental Health Kokua (MHK), a nonprofit organization, requested a total amount of $5,500,000 in County of Hawaiʻi Affordable Housing Production Program funds to acquire Manago Hotel with 72 market units to be converted into affordable workforce rental housing.