Hawaii Public Housing Authority
Rent Supplement Program
WHAT IS RENT SUPPLEMENT?
The Rent Supplement Program is a State-funded program. It helps eligible families pay part of their monthly rent. Each family must pay at least 30% of their adjusted family income for rent. The difference between that amount and the total monthly rent, up to a maximum of $250.00 per month, is paid directly to the owner or his agent. The rental unit is inspected to determine that it is a standard unit.
WHO CAN QUALIFY?
Each family must meet the following requirements:
1) Must be renting a proper size unit for their family size.
2) Must provide reasonable assurance that they can pay their rent on time.
3) Must not have any outstanding debts owed to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
4) Must be a resident of the State of Hawaii.
5) Must not own or have majority interest in a dwelling unit on the same island on which they seek Rent Supplement assistance.
6) Must be within the following income and asset limits:
2016 INCOME LIMITS
|
Family Size |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
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Honolulu County – MFI: $87,900 Very Low Income - 50% |
$35,200 |
40,200 |
45,250 |
50,250 |
54,300 |
58,300 |
62,350 |
66,350 |
|
Hawaii County - MFI: $57,600 Very Low Income - 50% |
$24,400 |
27,850 |
31,350 |
34,800 |
37,600 |
40,400 |
43,200 |
45,950 |
|
Kalawao County - MFI: $91,100 Very Low Income - 50% |
$31,900 |
36,450 |
41,000 |
45,550 |
49,200 |
52,850 |
56,500 |
60,150 |
|
Kauai County - MFI: $74,300 Very Low Income - 50% |
$28,700 |
32,800 |
36,900 |
41,000 |
44,300 |
47,600 |
50,850 |
54,150 |
|
Maui County - MFI: $81,500 Very Low Income - 50% |
$28,200 |
32,200 |
36,250 |
40,250 |
43,500 |
46,700 |
49,950 |
53,150 |
ASSET LIMITS
For non-elderly families: 1.5 times the income limits for number of person(s) household
For elderly families: 2.0 times the income limits for number of person(s) household
Visit our website at www.hpha.hawaii.gov for more information about our programs.