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2024

  • UPDATE: HHFDC’s Affordable Housing Inventory list has been updated. (June 5, 2024) See it here. 
  • PUBLIC COMMENT NOTICE on the Draft Substantial Amendment No. 2 to the PY2023 Annual Action Plan to incorporate an allocation from HUD’s Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) through Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) funds to address homelessness. The deadline to comment is May 29, 2024.
    • The Notice of Public Comment is here.
    • The draft substantial amendment No. 2 to the PY2023 Annual Action Plan is here.
  • UPDATE: HHFDC’s Affordable Housing Inventory list has been updated. (May 8, 2024) See it here. 
  • Maui’s Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) Program is now accepting applications. Go to HHFDC’s HAF landing page for more information.
  • The 2024 HUD Income Rent and Sales Guidelines are now online and broken down by county. Use these to apply to projects that received 201H-38 assistance from HHFDC. (NEW!) Use the 2024 HUD Multifamily Tax Subsidy Projects (MTSP) Income Limits for those projects that received LIHTC, RHRF, HMMF and RARF program assistance.
  • NEWS RELEASE (April 29, 2024) New HHFDC fund helps nonprofit, self-help home developers. See details here.
  • HHFDC’s Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund (AHRF) is now LIVE! For details, go here.
  • NOW AVAILABLE: (March 28, 2024) The Infrastructure Improvement Master Plan for the Iwilei Area is now on the website here. 
  • NOW AVAILABLE: (March 21, 2024) The application form for homebuilders seeking affordable housing certification through HHFDC as directed by Governor Josh Green, M.D., in his Fifth Emergency Proclamation on Affordable Housing, is now available.
  • The 2024 Consolidated Applicants List is now public! To see the 2024 list, as well as consolidated applicants lists from previous years, go here. 
  • PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE on Substantial Amendment No. 2 to the Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Program Year 2023-2024 (PY2023): A public hearing will be held virtually on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 1 p.m. regarding the utilization of a second allocation of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) funds.
  • NEWS RELEASE: (March 28, 2024) State closes on purchase of former Haggai site for Maui housing. See details here. 
  • NOW AVAILABLE: (March 28, 2024) The Infrastructure Improvement Master Plan for the Iwilei Area is now on the website here. 
  • NOW AVAILABLE: (March 21, 2024) The application form for homebuilders seeking affordable housing certification through HHFDC as directed by Governor Josh Green, M.D., in his Fifth Emergency Proclamation on Affordable Housing, is now available.
  • The 2024 Consolidated Applicants List is now public! To see the 2024 list, as well as consolidated applicants lists from previous years, go here.
  • NEWS RELEASE:(March 15, 2024) HHFDC selects master planner for key Kapolei project.
  • The draft Annual Action Plan (AAP) for PY 2024-25 is now available. Click here.
    • A Notice of Public Comment for the draft Annual Action Plan (AAP) is here. The deadline to submit comment is 4 p.m. on April 7, 2024. 
  • An updated list of HHFDC-assisted Planned/In Design affordable housing projects is up! Go here to see it!
  • PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR PROPOSED FEBRUARY 2024 TEFRA ISSUANCE: A public hearing will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, regarding the proposed issuance of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds (also known as TEFRA) for 10 projects.
  • NOW AVAILABLE: Links to the HHFDC 2024 Consolidated Application and 2024 Consolidated Application Plan are below:

2023

  • NEWS RELEASE: (November 9, 2023) HHFDC Board appoints Dean Minakami as executive director. 
  • PUBLIC NOTICE:Notice of November 21, 2023 Virtual Public Hearing on the creation of a new chapter, Chapter 15-309, “Dwelling Unit Revolving Fund Equity Pilot Program,” Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR).
  • Qualified Application Plan (QAP) Public Hearing from October 5, 2023 now on YouTube.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice on the Department of Human Services Homeless Programs Office’s Use of Emergency Solutions Grant Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (ESG RUSH) Grant.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: A virtual public hearing on the creation of a new chapter, Chapter 15-321, “Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund Program,” Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), will be held October 31, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE:  Notice of October 24, 2023 Virtual Public Hearing and October 25, 2023 In-Person Public Hearing in Maui County on an Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Program Year 2024-2025 (PY24) as part of the Consolidated Plan Process.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of October 11, 2023 Virtual Public Hearing and October 16, 2023 In-Person Public Hearing in Kauaʻi County on an Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Program Year 2024-2025 (PY24) as part of the Consolidated Plan Process.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of October 4 Public Hearing on the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program and proposed amendments for 2024.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of September 12, 2023 Virtual Public Hearing and September 13, 2023 In-Person Public Hearing in the City and County of Honolulu on the Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Program Year 2024-25 (PY2024) as part of the Consolidated Plan (ConPlan) process.
  • Notice of Public Comment Period: For the draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2022-2023 here.
    • Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) , Program Year 2022.
  • NEWS RELEASE (August 13, 2023) The Hawaiʻi Fire Relief Housing Program launches.
  • The Draft Environmental Asssessment (DEA) for the Waiāhole Valley Water System Improvements Project has been published. See it here.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: Notice of August 10, 2023 Virtual Public Hearing and August 27, 2023 In-Person Public Hearing in Hawaii County on an Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Program Year 2024-2025 (PY24) as part of the Consolidated Plan Process, is here.
    • Consolidated Plan Informational Packet for PY 2024 Annual Action Plan is here.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: A public hearing on the proposed issuance of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds for 3 projects on Thursday, July, 27, 2023. For the agenda and other details, go 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.
  • The 2023 HUD Income Rent and Sales Guidelines (to apply to 201H-38 projects) are out. See them, broken down by county, here.
  • NEWS RELEASE (June 13, 2023): 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 Waiahole residential lessees announced. See details here.
  • The 2023 HUD Multifamily Tax Subsidies Projects (MTSP) Income Limits Guidelines (to apply to LIHTC, RHRF, HMMF and RARF programs) are out. See them here.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: An updated fee schedule for G-37 applications takes effect on July 1, 2023. See details here.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: A Request for Proposals for the Kapolei Northwest Corner Development Project has been issued.
  • NEWS RELEASE (April 30, 2023): Waiahole Valley lessees sign amended lease agreements for below-market rents through 2038. See details here.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: A virtual public hearing on the creation of a new chapter, Chapter 15-304, “Administration of Federal Programs,” Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), will be held May 22, 2023, at 11 a.m.
  • NEWS RELEASE (April 19, 2023): State announces next steps regarding Waiahole Valley rent renegotiations. See details here.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: A Request for Proposals for the Kahului Civic Center Mixed-Use Complex has been issued.
  • At its March 9, 2023 meeting, the HHFDC Board of Directors took several actions relating to Waiahole Valley rent renegotiations.
  • The 2023 Consolidated Applications List is now public! To see this year’s list, as well as lists from previous years, go here.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: A Public Comment Period for the Consolidated Plan PY2023 Draft Annual Action Plan> Consolidated Plan PY2023 Draft Annual Action Plan
  • HHFDC’s list of Planned/In Construction projects has been updated to reflect affordable housing activity that took place through 2022. See the list of pipeline projects here.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: A public hearing on the proposed issuance of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds for 1 project on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. For the agenda and other details, go here.
  • The sales gallery is open for the 328-unit Ililani tower in the heart of bustling Kakaako. Both affordable and market-priced units are available. Go here for details.
  • The HHFDC 2022 Annual Report/Financial and Compliance Audit is now available online.
  • NEWS RELEASE (January 19, 2023): HHFDC encourages public participation in housing survey for 2023 Hawaiʻi Housing Planning Study. See details here.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: A public hearing on the proposed issuance of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds for 15 projects on Friday, January, 27, 2023. For the agenda and other details, go here.

2022

  • The 2022 Calendar Year Awards List has been updated. Find it here.
  • Notice to Developers: The Consolidated Application for the 2023 Funding Round is available here.
  • Notice to Developers: The application for 201H development assistance has been revised. It is available here.
  • PUBLIC NOTICE: 2023 MCC Program
  • Notice of November 14, 2022 Virtual Public Hearing on amendments to and compilation of Chapter 15-321, “Affordable Homeownership Revolving Fund Program,” Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) is available here.
  • The Final Applicant List for Rental Housing Revolving Fund (RHRF) Tier 2 Moderate Income Funding Program
    Funding for Mixed Income Projects is here.
  • Notice of October 19, 2022 Virtual Public Hearing and October 21, 2022 In-Person Public Hearing in Maui County on an Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Program Year 2023-2024, as part of the Consolidated Plan Process, is here. 
    • Consolidated Plan Informational Packet for PY 2023 Annual Action Plan is here. 
  • Public Notice – Substantial Amendment No. 5 to the PY 2019 Annual Action Plan
  • NEWS RELEASE (September 22, 2022): Lower Makiki affordable rental project wins planning award
  • Notice of October 12, 2022 Virtual Public Hearing and October 17, 2022 In-House Public Hearing in Kauai County on an Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Program Year 2023-2024, as part of the Consolidated Plan Process, is here.
    • Consolidated Plan Informational Packet for PY 2023 Annual Action Plan is here.
  • The 2022 Funding Round Awards List is here.
  • The 2022 Funding Round Application Scores for 4% LIHTC and HMMF is here.
  • Notice of September 20, 2022 Virtual Public Hearing and September 22, 2022 In-Person Public Hearing in the City and County of Honolulu on an Annual Action Plan (AAP) for Program Year 2023-2024, as part of the Consolidated Plan process, is here.
  • The Oʻahu HAF program is reopening! More information is available here.
  • Notice of Aug. 30, 2022 Public Hearing regarding the Issuance of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds here.
  • Notice of Funding Availability for Rental Housing Revolving Fund (RHRF) Tier 2 Moderate Income Funding Program
    Funding for Mixed Income Projects here.
  • Notice of Public Comment Period for the draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) 2021-2022 here.
    • Draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) , Program Year 2021 here.

2021