Waiting List Opens for Nā Hale Makoa in Waikoloa Village

Applications are now being accepted for the waiting list at Nā Hale Makoa in Waikoloa Village. Nonprofit developer Pacific Housing Assistance Corporation through property manager Indigo Real Estate Services will accept applications for both Project-Based Voucher (PBV) and non-PBV units through 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 17.

HUD Recognizes Hawaiʻi County 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.

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 October 14, 2025.

ʻĀinakō Subdivision Housing Project Community Meeting Announced

The County of Hawai‘i Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) will host a community meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025, to share information and gather feedback on the proposed ʻĀinakō Subdivision Housing Project in Hilo.

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 in late September in Kailua-Kona.

County of Hawai‘i and HALE O Hawai‘i Community Land Trust 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. A handover ceremony and celebration on August 22, 2025, marked a milestone in the partnership between HALE O Hawaiʻi Community Land Trust and County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD), advancing an innovative land trust model to keep homes affordable for generations to come.

County of Hawai‘i Issues Invitation for Bid for Hilo Memorial Hospital Renovation Project

The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) has issued an invitation for bid to developers for the first phase of renovations at the old Hilo Memorial Hospital.

County of Hawai‘i Launches Low-Interest Loan Program to Help Homeowners Make Essential Repairs and Upgrades

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.

Grant Funding Available for Homelessness and Housing Services

The County of Hawaiʻi, through its Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD), has released a Request for Grant Applications for the Homelessness and Housing Fund (HHF), inviting qualified nonprofits to apply for a share of the grant funding.

County of Hawaiʻi to Open Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Waiting List

The County of Hawai’i Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) will open the Waiting List for the Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Program at 9 a.m. HST Aug. 1. Applications will be accepted until further notice.

Hawaiʻi County Issues RFP for Affordable Housing Production Program funding

The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) today issued its Request for Proposals (RFP) for Affordable Housing Production (AHP) Program funding to eligible non-profit and for-profit organizations, public agencies, and community land trusts.

Hawaiʻi County Seeks Input for Homelessness and Housing Strategic Roadmap

The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) is updating its Strategic Roadmap for Homelessness and Housing and invites public input on the issues, needs, and solutions for homelessness around Hawaiʻi Island.

Community Encouraged to Provide Input for Affordable Housing Production Program

The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development (OHCD) is seeking community input on Hawaiʻi Island’s affording housing needs for the Affordable Housing Production (AHP) Program Fiscal Year 2025-26 funding round.

County of Hawaiʻi Issues RFP for Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center

The County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development has issued its Request for Proposals to developers for the construction of the first phase of the Kukuiola Emergency Shelter and Assessment Center in Kailua-Kona.

Hawaiʻi County Awards $10.5 Million in Grants to Support Homelessness Solutions and Housing Stability

Today, the County of Hawaiʻi Office of Housing and Community Development announced $10.5 million in Homelessness and Housing Fund grants to 15 projects being undertaken by nine non-profits working to ensure homelessness is rare, brief and non-recurring on Hawaiʻi Island. 

Kuawa Street Short-Term Shelter Site Cleaned Following Successful Housing Program

County of Hawaiʻi staff and community members teamed up this week to clean the site of a former short-term homeless shelter in Hilo after successfully placing 14 of the 15 participants in housing or long-term shelter.

County To Award Over $13 Million To Boost Affordable Housing

The County of Hawaiʻi announced today it is awarding over $13.2 million in Affordable Housing Production (AHP) Program funds to four projects across Hawaiʻi Island that will support, increase, and sustain the availability and accessibility of affordable housing.