HHFDC wins national recognition for quickly standing up Maui housing relief program

The Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) has received recognition from national housing experts  for standing up the Hawaiʻi Fire Relief Housing Program just days after last year’s wildfires that destroyed much of Lahaina and other parts of Maui. The program was established at the request of Governor Josh Green, M.D., who asked HHFDC to move expeditiously on the program to help the families, couples and individuals who lost loved ones, their homes, jobs and other cherished aspects of their lives.

The Award of Excellence for Special Achievement was announced by the National Council of State Housing Agencies at its annual meeting in Phoenix last week. The award recognizes programs and practices that respond in an outstanding manner to an important state need, have a significant impact on the community and cut across traditional program lines.

To see the full press release, go here. 

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What’s new at HHFDC?
  • The statewide Affordable Rental Housing Inventory list was updated on November 15, 2024. View the latest list here. 
  • The second draft of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program’s 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) is now public and can be viewed here. 
  • Some changes have been made to the Hawaiʻi Interim Housing Program (HIHP). See them here: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/hhfdc/hawaiistaterecovers/. The program’s Frequently Asked Questions page has also been updated. View it here. 
  • The final Substantial Amendment No. 2 to the PY2023 Annual Action Plan has been completed and is now available on this website. See it here.
  • PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE (for the City and County of Honolulu) on a five-year Consolidated Plan (CP) covering Program Years (PY) 2025 through 2029 (PY2025-2029) and an Annual Action Plan for PY 2025, as part of the consolidated planning process.
    • An in-person public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Kapolei Hale, ground floor conference room, 1000 Uluohia Street; Kapolei, Oʻahu; and an in-person/virtual public hearing will take place Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at the HHFDC Board Room; 677 Queen Street, Suite 300; Honolulu, Oʻahu.
    • The purpose of the Consolidated Plan is to ensure that jurisdictions receiving federal assistance plan for the housing and related needs of low- and moderate-income families in a way that improves the availability and affordability of decent, safe, and sanitary housing in suitable living environments. To receive funding under certain U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs, the State must have a housing strategy that has been approved by HUD.
    • Information on the City and County of Honolulu public hearings is here.
    • The 5- year Consolidated Plan Informational Packet and the Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan are here.
    • PUBLIC NOTICE: The lead service line inventory for the Waiāhole Water System is now available publicly here.
    • To comply with the Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) recently completed an initial inventory of the materials used in the Waiāhole Water System’s service lateral lines. This was done in collaboration with EnviroServices & Training Center, LLC (ETC).
    • This inventory was developed using construction, maintenance records, plumbing codes and field verifications to identify any lead service lines. It is part of HHFDC’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and reliability of the Waiāhole Water System.
    • The inventory is being updated regularly to track and identify lead water service lines, which are to be replaced over time.
    • To learn more about the inventory or related information, please contact ETC’s LCRR team:

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Ililani

VACANT UNITS REMAIN AVAILABLE AT AFFORDABLE-WORKFORCE ILILANI FOR-SALE CONDOMINIUM TOWER IN  KAKAʻAKO!!!

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Governor Josh Green, M.D., and other government officials joined the developers of the Ililani condominium project to celebrate the completion of the 328-unit project on May 17.
 
Ililani boasts 328 total units, with 197 deemed affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments. The development at Keawe and Pohukaina streets provides crucial housing opportunities for local families in the heart of one of the fastest growing neighborhoods on Oʻahu.
 
“Making housing more affordable for working class families so they can realize their dream of owning their first home is so heartwarming and will go a long way in addressing the affordable housing crisis,” Green said.
 
HHFDC reviewed, approved and transmitted the developer’s application requesting exemptions from several developer fees and charges to the Honolulu City Council, which subsequently approved the exemptions. Similarly, a number of exemptions from zoning and land-use regulations were granted with the concurrence of the state Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority.
 
Units remain available for purchase. Prices for one-bedroom units start at $477,500 and two-bedroom units cost as little as $582,100. Find more information at https://liveililani.com/.

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For a list of the state’s Planned/In Construction affordable and workforce housing projects, go here: 

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