Applications will be active for 18 months from the date of placement on the waiting list and will then expire.

For the Honolulu, Oahu waiting list (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):

For the Honolulu, Oahu waiting list (Punchbowl Homes, Kalanihuia, Makamae, Makua Ali‘i, Paoakalani, and Pumehana):

For the Central, Oahu waiting list (Kauhale Nani, Wahiawa Terrace, and Kupuna Home O‘Waialua):

For the Windward, Oahu waiting list (Ko‘olau Village, Ho‘okipa Kahalu‘u, Kaneohe Apartments, Kauhale O‘hana, Waimanalo Homes):

Applicants can only apply for one geographic waiting list. No duplicate applications will be accepted. Any duplicate applications with same or similar household members will have both applications denied. Prior to adding any households to the waiting list, the HPHA will conduct extensive crosschecks to remove duplicate applications. Submitting a duplicate application will not improve your chances of being selected and can significantly delay housing for other applicants.

Does submitting an application mean I’m on the waiting list? No, the HPHA will be using a lottery to select a certain number of applicants to be placed on the waiting list. Following the closing of the waiting list, the HPHA will assign a position number after the lottery and the applicant will be placed on the applicable geographic waiting list unless rejected due to reasons listed above. All applicants will be notified by e-mail if they were selected by the lottery to be placed on the waiting list. Please do not contact the HPHA prior to receiving confirmation of placement on a waiting list. No information can be given out over the phone regarding the waiting list placements.

Organizations that may be able to assist with the application process are Parents and Children Together (PACT), We are Oceania, Helping Hands Hawaii, Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP), and Aloha United Way.

The Partner Portal is a 24/7 online service option for S8 Landlords that will reduce the need for you to call or visit the HPHA during business hours. 

 As a Registered User, you will have access to:

 1. View your monthly Housing Assistance Payments (HAP)

 2. View Unit and Family information

 3. View Inspection information

 4. Submit address changes

 5. View HPHA Announcements and much more…

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Pursuant to Emergency Proclamation for COVID-19 signed by Governor David Y. IGE, dated march 4, 2020, and Supplementary Emergency Proclamations for COVID-19, dated March 16, 2020, March 21, 2020, March 23, 2020, March 31, 2020, April 16, 2020, April 25, 2020, May 5, 2020, May 18, 2020, June 10, 2020, July 17, 2020, August 6, 2020, August 20, 2020, September 22, 2020, October 13, 2020, November 16, 2020, November 23, 2020, December 16, 2020, February 12, 2021, April 9, 2021 and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the State Department of Health, the Hawaii Public Housing Authority’s offices are closed to the public.  All essential employees are working remotely to the extent possible which, unfortunately, may cause a slight delay in response time or services. 

On March 19, 2020, the Hawaii Public Housing Authority’s Board of Directors Authorized the Executive Director to Suspend Existing Rules, Policies, or Procedures Which: 1) Require Close Contact Between Staff and Individuals, such as Inspections; 2) Require Tenants to Leave Their Homes for Extended Periods of Time and Come Into Close Contact with Others, such as the Community Service Requirement; or 3) May Create an Undue Burden on Tenants and Staff, For the Purpose of Delaying Requirements or Services to the Applicants or Tenants of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority’s Programs, Subject to Additional Directives or Guidance from the President, the Governor, and/or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to terminate with the Emergency Proclamation by the Governor of the State of Hawaii.

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority shall continue to provide services to the extent possible via electronic means in an effort to avoid face-to-face interactions between staff, applicants, and/or tenants.  Electronic means may include any combination of telephone calls, facsimile, electronic mail, video conferencing, or any other alternative means of communication which complies with requirements for social distancing. 

For assistance, please email the HPHA at hpha@hawaii.gov or you may call the following number for assistance:  (808) 204-9042.  You can also submit document via U.S. Postal Service to P.O. Box 17907, Honolulu, HI 96817. 

Note that the HPHA’s waiting lists on Oahu are closed and no applications are being distributed or accepted.  Any request for public housing repairs should continue to be directed to the property management office. 

The following is a list of Hawaii Administrative Rules which are affected during the time period established under the Governor’s Emergency Proclamation and any subsequent Supplementary Emergency Proclamations.

• HAR COVID-19 Emergency Rules

• HAR Section 8 COVID-19 Emergency Rules

• HUD Waivers (posted on 4/16/20)

• HUD Waivers (posted on 12/10/20)

Other Notices

Alert!	Fraud Alert: Phony Grant Scams Beware of fraudsters who say you have been awarded a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), but they need an upfront fee. HUD will never email or call to “award” you money. Find out more about it HERE!!!
	Beware of 'Government Imposter' Scams HPHA alerted the Attorney General, Honolulu Police Department and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) so that the State's most vulnerable population does not fall victim to this type of scam. The HPHA never requires fees or credit checks to apply for any of its programs. Potential applicants for Section 8 or public housing should be vigilant when asked to provide private information and should contact the HPHA directly at (808) 832-6040 if they have any concerns about websites, advertisements, postings, etc. Attorney General's News Release - February 2, 2016
	ATTENTION PHONE SCAMS AND FRAUD ALERT for applicants and current Section 8 Voucher holders - Please be aware that Housing Authorities do not charge fees for participation in the Section 8 program. Housing Authorities won't reach out to you by phone or email to suggest that you join a waiting list or pay a fee to be on a waiting list. A Housing Authority will never ask you to wire money or pay with a prepaid card. Those are sure signs of scams.

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