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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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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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County of Hawaiʻi Issues RFP for West Hawaiʻi Cot Sleeping Program

The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to establish an emergency cot sleeping program in West Hawaiʻi. The RFP is part of ongoing efforts to expand emergency shelter capacity and respond to community needs related to homelessness.

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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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County of Hawaiʻi Awards $6 Million Through Homelessness and Housing Fund

The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing & Community Development (OHCD) will distribute $6 million in Homelessness and Housing Fund (HHF) grants to 12 projects run by eight nonprofit agencies.

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County of Hawaiʻi Announces Affordable Housing Production Program Grants

Over $11.8 million in Affordable Housing Production (AHP) Program funds will be deployed to projects across Hawaiʻi Island to support, increase, and sustain affordable housing.

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