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Welcome to the Office of Housing and Community Development

Our Mission is to provide for the development of viable communities through decent housing, suitable living environments and expanded economic opportunities.

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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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Construction Advances on Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center

Construction is steadily moving forward at the Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center in Kailua-Kona.

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