Waiting List

The HCV Waiting List is Open

The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development is accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Section 8 Program Waiting List. The Waiting List will remain open until further notice.

Or follow this link: https://waitlistcheck.com/HI2362-914

Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Open for Hale Kikaha

Hale Kikaha will accept applications for Project-Based Voucher (PBV) assistance to establish/update its PBV waiting list for Studio micro-units starting at 9 a.m. on June 16, 2026. This waiting list will remain open until further notice. Click here for more information, including how to apply.

Ongoing Referrals for Housing Vouchers

Housing navigation and referral resources for Hawaiʻi Island residents include the following programs:

• HOPE Services Hawai'i: Click here to visit the HOPE Services Hawaiʻi website or call (808) 935-3050
• Foster Youth to Independence (FYI): Call (808) 959-5855 Ext: 107  Salvation Army-Family Intervention Services
• Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH): Call (808) 935-3781 or visit the VA Pacific Islands health care website for additional information

Check Your Housing Application Status

Click here to check your status on www.waitlistcheck.com.

Updating Contact Information

If you recently applied for any of the Housing Waiting Lists, it is your responsibility as an applicant to keep our office up to date with your CURRENT mailing address. If OHCD mails out letters with due dates to your address on file, and you do not return requested documents to our office by the deadline, you may miss your housing voucher opportunity. If you have a PO Box, it is your responsibility to check your PO Box for mail timely.

To update your Mailing Address, Phone Number and/or Email, please submit a written statement with your new information by one of the following ways:

• Email written statement to sec8waitlist@hawaiicounty.gov. Please include your first and last name in the subject line.
• Drop off in office, or in the drop box outside of our building
• Mail a copy to OHCD, Existing Housing Division, 1990 Kinoʻole St., Suite 102, Hilo, HI 96720
• Fax to (808) 959-9308

Security Deposits

Security Deposits are not provided by OHCD. It is important to create a budget and work toward saving up a Security Deposit (usually one months rent). So that if a voucher opportunity becomes available, you have the Security Deposit ready to lease up. Sometimes this can be a barrier to utilizing your housing voucher.  You may want to consider scheduling an appointment with Financial Empowerment Services and mention you'd like coaching on how to save a Security Deposit. You could also look into programs that HOPE Services or Catholic Charities may offer to see if you are eligible for Security Deposit help.

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Get my Rental Ready for the County Housing Inspection

Preparing your rental in advance can help avoid delays — review U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's NSPIRE inspection standards to ensure your unit is ready.

County Housing Inspection vs. Owner/Landlord/Property Manager Inspection — What's the Difference?

Yes, there is a difference. The Office of Housing and Community Development conducts inspections as part of the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program to ensure units meet federal requirements for rental assistance.

Additional Housing Resources