The Hawaii Public Housing Authority
helps provide Hawai`i residents with affordable housing and
shelter without discrimination. HPHA does not
discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or
employment in its programs and activities. HPHA efforts
focus on developing affordable rental and supportive
housing, public housing and the efficient and fair delivery
of housing services to the people of Hawai`i.
The Hawaii Public Housing Authority
does not discriminate against any person on the basis of
disability/handicap, race, ancestry, color, sex, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation,
familial status, marital status, national or ethnic origin,
religion, age, or HIV infection.
Pursuant to Emergency Proclamation for COVID-19 signed by
Governor David Y. IGE, dated march 4, 2020, Supplementary
Emergency Proclamation for COVID-19, dated March 16, 2020,
and Second Supplementary Emergency Proclamation for COVID-19
dated March 21, 2020, and Third Supplementary Emergency
Proclamation for COVID-19, dated March 23, 2020, 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.
For
assistance, please email the HPHA at
hpha@hawaii.gov or you may call one of the following
numbers for assistance: Public Housing (808) 832-4692
Section 8 (808) 832-4690. 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.
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
Chapter 356D
HAWAII REVISED STATUTES
State Public Housing Evictions
§356D-63 Hearings.
§356D-64 Eviction.
Evictions from State
public housing shall only be done for health and safety only
during the period of quarantine. Hearings shall be held by
teleconference, video conference, or alternative means which
strictly comply with the guidance on social distancing. No
hearings or evictions shall be held for failure to pay rent
during the period of quarantine.
Federal Public Housing Evictions
§356D-93 Hearings.
§356D-94 Eviction.
Evictions from federal
public housing shall only be done for health and safety only
during the period of quarantine. Hearings shall be held by
teleconference, video conference, or alternative means which
strictly comply with the guidance on social distancing. No
hearings or evictions shall be held for failure to pay rent
during the period of quarantine.
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.
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.
The Hawaii Public Housing
Authority (HPHA) has a new “Applicant Portal” that will
allow you to update your application information online. You
can do this by using a computer, tablet, or smartphone with
internet access. For more information, please go to
the frequently asked questions link below.
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.
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.
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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Contact Information (for all
inquiries including requests for public records)
Hawaii Public Housing
Authority, 1002 N. School Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
