The Office of Housing and Community Development provides resources for Hawaiʻi Island communities. Explore information on affordable housing, community engagement programs, housing navigation, Fair Housing, financial resources, mediation centers for landlords and tenants, and more.
The County of Hawaiʻi Affordable Housing Dashboard provides a user-friendly interface where residents can view project locations, income limits, and status updates for units in the affordable housing pipeline and existing rental units. Access the Affordable Housing Dashboard.
Vibrant Hawaiʻi's Social Service Navigators help connect individuals and ʻohana with services such as SNAP, emergency rental assistance, mental health resources, disability assistance, and other programs. Learn more about Social Service Navigators.
Vibrant Hawaiʻi also provides a Community Resources page for additional support services. View Community Resources.
In partnership with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL), the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) provides rental subsidies for eligible kūpuna (age 62 and older) on the DHHL Wait List. This program is funded by the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act (NAHASDA). Learn more about the Kūpuna Rental Subsidy Program.
The County of Hawaiʻi Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is no longer accepting applications. All available funds were expended as of September 30, 2025. View Emergency Rental Assistance Program information.
Everyone has the right to equal opportunity in housing. Federal and State of Hawaiʻi Fair Housing laws protect these rights. Learn more about Fair Housing rights and laws.
Financial Empowerment Services provide free programs that support housing stability and promote ʻohana self-sufficiency. Learn more about Financial Empowerment Services.
Hawaiʻi Island Workforce Connections (American Job Center Hawaiʻi) provides resources for job seekers to build skills and achieve long-term employment and self-sufficiency. Learn more about Hawaiʻi Island Workforce Connections.
The Home Improvement Loan Program (HILP) provides low-cost loans for low- and moderate-income homeowners in Hawaiʻi County to repair their primary residence. Learn more about the Home Improvement Loan Program.
Kuʻikahi Mediation Center provides dispute prevention and resolution services for individuals, families, organizations, and businesses in East Hawaiʻi. Learn more about Kuʻikahi Mediation Center.
The Residential Repair Program (RRP) provides low-cost loans for low- and moderate-income homeowners to repair their primary residence. This program is not currently accepting new applications. Learn more about the Residential Repair Program.
The West Hawaiʻi Mediation Center provides high-quality conflict resolution services to community members and organizations throughout West Hawaiʻi. Learn more about West Hawaiʻi Mediation Center.