HOME Investment Partnerships Program

The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) is a federally-funded program created by the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990. This program is intended to be a locally designed and administered program which:

• Expands the supply of decent, safe, affordable, and sanitary housing, with primary attention to low-income rental housing;
• Strengthens the abilities of state and local governments to design and implement affordable housing strategies; and
• Provides both federal financing and technical assistance.

Administration and Eligibility

According to the HOME Program regulations, the State of Hawaii is the Participating Jurisdiction (PJ), and the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) is the agency designated to administer the program. HOME funds are utilized to assist households earning 50%, 60%, or 80% or below of the area median income.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) determines annual funding by formula, with the State generally receiving approximately $3,000,000 annually. Funds are distributed in accordance with the State Consolidated Plan, with the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui designated as State Recipients to address local housing needs.

Program Scope

HOME funds support the expansion and preservation of affordable rental housing through new construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation. They also support tenant-based rental assistance and affordable homeownership projects.

Resources

Program projects and activities are detailed in the HHFDC Consolidated and Annual Action Plans:

View HHFDC Consolidated and Annual Action Plans »

Visit the HUD Exchange HOME Program Website »

County Contacts

HOME funds are administered by the following county housing agencies: