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Kukuiola Moves Closer to Opening
With construction advancing on the Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center, the County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development has issued an RFP for an organization to operate and manage the new shelter and supportive services campus.
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New Payment Standards Effective September 1
New payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program will take effect September 1.
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County Begins 2027 HUD Grant Planning Process, Announces Public Hearings
The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) is launching the planning process for the County’s 2027 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs.
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Nā Hale Makoa, a New Affordable Workforce Rental Housing Community, is Dedicated
Nā Hale Makoa, a 140-unit affordable workforce rental housing community in Waikoloa Village, was dedicated on May 8 with a traditional maile lei untying ceremony led by Kumu Keala Ching.
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Audit Follow-Up Recognizes Improvements to Affordable Housing Credit Program
A follow-up review of the County of Hawaiʻi’s Affordable Housing Credit program recognizes significant progress made by the Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) to strengthen accountability, transparency and oversight.
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Family Self-Sufficiency Program Savings Challenge Pays Off for Hawaiʻi Island Families
The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) distributed one-time savings match payments to participants in the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Sponsored Savings Program following completion of a six-month savings challenge.
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Old Hilo Memorial Hospital Renovations Begin
The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) has begun the first phase of renovations at the former Hilo Memorial Hospital, advancing plans to establish a coordinated resource hub focused on housing stabilization, workforce readiness, behavioral health, and wraparound services.
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