The Hawaii Public Housing Authority helps provide Hawai`i residents with affordable housing and shelter without discrimination. HPHA does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. HPHA efforts focus on developing affordable rental and supportive housing, public housing and the efficient and fair delivery of housing services to the people of Hawai`i.

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority does not discriminate against any person on the basis of disability/handicap, race, ancestry, color, sex, including gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, or HIV infection.

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Moving To Work (MTW)

- Notice of Public Hearing

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HPHA is Here for You During the Pandemic

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Pursuant to Emergency Proclamation for COVID-19 signed by Governor David Y. IGE, dated march 4, 2020, and Supplementary Emergency Proclamations for COVID-19, dated March 16, 2020, March 21, 2020, March 23, 2020, March 31, 2020, April 16, 2020, April 25, 2020, May 5, 2020, May 18, 2020, June 10, 2020, July 17, 2020, August 6, 2020, August 20, 2020, September 22, 2020, October 13, 2020, November 16, 2020, November 23, 2020, December 16, 2020, February 12, 2021, April 9, 2021 and guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and the State Department of Health, the Hawaii Public Housing Authority’s offices are closed to the public. All essential employees are working remotely to the extent possible which, unfortunately, may cause a slight delay in response time or services.

On March 19, 2020, the Hawaii Public Housing Authority’s Board of Directors Authorized the Executive Director to Suspend Existing Rules, Policies, or Procedures Which: 1) Require Close Contact Between Staff and Individuals, such as Inspections; 2) Require Tenants to Leave Their Homes for Extended Periods of Time and Come Into Close Contact with Others, such as the Community Service Requirement; or 3) May Create an Undue Burden on Tenants and Staff, For the Purpose of Delaying Requirements or Services to the Applicants or Tenants of the Hawaii Public Housing Authority’s Programs, Subject to Additional Directives or Guidance from the President, the Governor, and/or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to terminate with the Emergency Proclamation by the Governor of the State of Hawaii.

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority shall continue to provide services to the extent possible via electronic means in an effort to avoid face-to-face interactions between staff, applicants, and/or tenants. Electronic means may include any combination of telephone calls, facsimile, electronic mail, video conferencing, or any other alternative means of communication which complies with requirements for social distancing.

For assistance, please email the HPHA athpha@hawaii.govor you may call one of the following numbers for assistance: Public Housing (808) 832-4692 Section 8 (808) 832-4690. You can also submit document via U.S. Postal Service to P.O. Box 17907, Honolulu, HI 96817.

Note that the HPHA’s waiting lists on Oahu are closed and no applications are being distributed or accepted. Any request for public housing repairs should continue to be directed to the property management office.

The following is a list of Hawaii Administrative Rules which are affected during the time period established under the Governor’s Emergency Proclamation and any subsequent Supplementary Emergency Proclamations.

HAR COVID-19 Emergency Rules

HAR Section 8 COVID-19 Emergency Rules

HUD Waivers (posted on 4/16/20)

HUD Waivers (posted on 12/10/20)

Section 8 Subsidy Programs Branch

Redevelopment Efforts