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Hawaiʻi County Announces Affordable Housing Production (AHP) 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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Out Now: Winter 2025 Newsletter
The Office of Housing and Community Development has issued its Winter 2025 Newsletter! Check it out now for the latest housing-related news on Hawaiʻi Island.
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The Hawaiʻi Fire Department welcomed the arrival of three new brush trucks with a blessing held Nov. 17, 2025, in Hilo. The Ford F-450 brush trucks, funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, will be assigned to Volunteer Fire Stations 5B Hawaiian Acres, 11A Naalehu, and 11C Discovery Harbor.
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Hawaiʻi County Purchases Dolphin Bay Hotel for Affordable Housing
The County of Hawaiʻi’s Office of Housing and Community Development has purchased the Dolphin Bay Hotel in Hilo, with plans to convert guest rooms into 18 affordable rentals.
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HUD Recognizes County of Hawaiʻi OHCD as 'High Performer'
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has recognized the County of Hawaiʻi as a “High Performer” following an annual assessment of its Housing Choice Voucher programs.
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First Affordable Senior Rental Community for Veterans in Hawai’i Opens in Hilo
Hawai’i’s first affordable senior rental community for veterans, Hale Nā Koa ‘O Hanakahi, celebrated its grand opening with a traditional Hawaiian blessing and dedication ceremony on Oct. 14, 2025.
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Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center Construction Begins
The County of Hawai‘i marked a major milestone in the effort to address homelessness with a blessing ceremony for construction of the Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center on Sept. 25, 2025, in Kailua-Kona.
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County of Hawaiʻi launches Home Improvement Loan Program (HILP)
The County of Hawai‘i Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) announces the launch of the Home Improvement Loan Program (HILP) — a new initiative designed to help local homeowners make essential repairs and upgrades to their homes.
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County of Hawai‘i and HALE O Hawai‘i CLT Partner to Deliver Affordable Homeownership
A dream of homeownership is becoming reality for the Uyeda ʻohana, who recently received the keys to their new three-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Hilo.
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County of Hawaiʻi Opens Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Waiting List
The County of Hawai’i Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) opened the Waiting List for the Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Program at 9 a.m. HST on Aug. 1, 2025.
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