The HHFDC Information Office serves as the central point of contact for local, regional and national media covering Hawaiʻi housing finance and development issues.
For media inquiries, contact:
Gordon Pang, Housing Information Officer: [email protected], (808) 341-4069.2024
- NEWS RELEASE (October 10, 2024): HHFDC snags prominent national housing award for quickly standing up the Hawaiʻi Fire Relief Housing Program in summer 2023. See the summary of the program and the full press release here.
- NEWS RELEASE (August 5, 2024): The state opens the doors at the newly renovated Hale ‘O Lā‛ie complex in Lāʻie for the first of up to 150 Maui families displaced by last year’s wildfires. For details about the Hawaiʻi Interim Housing Program (HIHP) initiative, go here.
- NEWS RELEASE (April 29, 2024) New HHFDC fund helps nonprofit, self-help home developers. See details here.
- NEWS RELEASE (March 28, 2024) State closes on purchase of former Haggai site for Maui housing. See details here.
- NEWS RELEASE (March 15, 2024) HHFDC selects master planner for key Kapolei project. See details here.
2023
- NEWS RELEASE (December 20, 2023) Hawaiʻi Fire Relief Housing Program unveils new poster that emphasizes need for more property owner participation. See details here.
- NEWS RELEASE (November 21, 2023) Governor Green renews call for homeowners to help Maui fire survivors. See details here.
- NEWS RELEASE (November 9, 2023) HHFDC Board appoints Dean Minakami as executive director. See details here.
- NEWS RELEASE (August 13, 2023) Hawaiʻi Fire Relief Housing Program launches. See details here.
- NEWS RELEASE (July 20, 2023) Field work for HHFDC’s 2024 Housing Planning Study is now completed. See details here.
- NEWS RELEASE (July 5, 2023) A 72-unit affordable housing complex in Waiʻanae will remain affordable through 2098. See details here.
- NEWS RELEASE (June 13, 2003): More homeowners eligible for mortgage, other assistance under expanded program. See details here.
- NEWS RELEASE (June 9, 2023): Governor Green, Mayor Blangiardi participate in blessing ceremony for Moʻiliʻili all-affordable senior complex. See details here.
- NEWS RELEASE (June 8, 2023): Subsidized rent program for low-income Waiāhole residential lessees announced. See details here.
- NEWS RELEASE (April 30, 2023): Waiāhole Valley lessees sign amended lease agreements for below-market rents through 2038. See details here.
- NEWS RELEASE (April 19, 2023): State announces next steps regarding Waiāhole Valley rent renegotiations. See details here.
- NEWS RELEASE (January 19, 2023): HHFDC encourages public participation in housing survey for 2023 Hawaiʻi Housing Planning Study. See details here.
2022
- Lower Makiki affordable rental project wins planning award
- Gov. Ige participates in ceremonies marking milestones at 2 affordable housing projects on Maui
- Blessing held for 201-unit, all-rental Hale Kalele tower
- Road paving taking place along Kapolei Parkway starting March 14
- The State of Hawaii and Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement launch assistance program for Oahu homeowners
2021
2020
2019
- State Completes Purchase of Leased-Fee Interest in Kamakee Vista
- Ililani Breaks Ground in Kakaako
- Kulana Hale Phase II Ground Breaking
- State Acquires Land under Front Street Apartments
- State Completes Sale of Rental Housing System Portfolio
- Kulia at Ho`opili Ground Breaking
- Pokai Bay Ground Breaking
- Housing Study
- Hale Kewalo Blessing/Grand Opening
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
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