What is HHFDC?

HHFDC’s core mission is to increase the availability of affordable housing for Hawai’i’s lower and moderate-income families by developing and financing new housing opportunities.

Increasing & Preserving the Supply of Workforce & Affordable Housing

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First Three Homebuyers to Close under Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program

HHFDC celebrated the first three homeowners who successfully completed their respective mortgage loans via the Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program. Through this new program, a couple purchased a three-bedroom townhome in Mililani, another homeowner purchased a two-bedroom condominium in downtown Honolulu, and the third homeowner purchased a one-bedroom condominium in Makiki.

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Kuilei Place Rendering

Project: Kuilei Place in Moʻiliʻili

Ground was broken in early April on the 1,005-unit affordable, for-sale Kuilei Place in Moʻilʻili. Sixty percent of the units are designated as either affordable or workforce housing, between 80% and 140% of Area Median Income. The targeted group includes first-time homebuyers in careers that are in high demand such as teachers and nurses. Visit www.kuileiplace.com to learn more about the key roles that Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation – HHFDC — played in this project.

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Affordable Housing Pipeline Dashboard

Monitors hundreds of residential projects to provide clarity on project timelines.

Residential Leasehold Services

HHFDC Request for Lease Information Guidelines

Current residential lessees and authorized representatives can access guidelines, submittal procedures, and a PDF FORM regarding formal property action approvals, including capital improvement reviews, title assignments, land purchase choices, and mortgage consent processing pipelines.

HHFDC’S CURRENT PROGRAMS

2026 FUNDING ROUND

2026 Funding Round Application Information

HHFDC proudly announces the start of the 2026 Funding Round, inviting applications for the following programs:

• The Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program
• The Hula Mae Multi-Family (HMMF) Revenue Bond program
• The Rental Housing Revolving Fund (RHRF) program

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HALE KAMA’AINA MORTGAGE PROGRAM

HALE KAMA'AINA MORTGAGE PROGRAM

Buying your first home? Our affordable homeownership program can help! Designed for first-time homebuyers, qualified borrowers may receive competitive fixed-rate 30-year mortgage financing with optional down payment assistance.

HHFDC currently has $30 million available for this program, which has successfully helped numerous local buyers achieve the dream of homeownership across the islands.

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Hale Kama‘āina Mortgage Program
Lender Training: Lunch & Learn Refresher

📅 June 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM HST

Lenders, participating and non-participating, are invited to join this comprehensive refresher on Hale Kama‘āina Mortgage Program basics and current operational requirements.

Topics covered: Program eligibility constraints, borrower qualification metrics, navigating common first loan reservations, compliance issues, documentation protocols, and lender best practices.

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2025 HHFDC Pipeline (by island)
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The “2025 HHFDC Pipeline (by island)” page provides a comprehensive, region-specific inventory of planned and upcoming affordable housing projects across the state. It serves as a vital tracking tool for stakeholders to monitor the location and development status of future workforce housing units supported by state and federal resources.

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LATEST News & Headlines

Accessibility Notice: All documents provided on this page are in PDF format. HHFDC is actively working towards full compliance with ADA Title II standards for all digital content. If you encounter difficulty accessing any of these files, please contact us, and we will make every effort to provide the information in an accessible format that meets your needs.

2026

  • NEWS RELEASE (May 8, 2026): HHFDC celebrates first three homebuyers to close under Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgage Program. See details here.
  • (04/16/26) Notice of Public Hearing: Amendment to Chapter 15-307, Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules (HAR), State Assisted Land and Housing Development Program.
    • To view the Public Hearing Notice, go here.
    • For the May 20, 2026 Public Hearing Teams meeting link, click here.
  • (03/02/26) Notice of Public Comment: HHFD’s draft Program Year 2026 Annual Action Plan is now available for public view and comment. Comments will be accepted through April 2, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
    • To view the Notice of Public Comment for the draft PY2026 Annual Action Plan, go here.
    • To view the draft PY2026 Annual Action Plan, go here.
  • (02/17/2026) PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: (virtual and telephonic) to hear and consider comments concerning the proposed issuance of Multi-family Housing Revenue Bonds.
    • A public hearing on the proposed issuance, as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. HST.
    • Full details about the proposal, which involves nine projects statewide and includes information on how to provide oral and/or written testimony, are available here.
  • (01/29/2026) HHFDC’s 2025 Annual Report / Financial and Compliance Audit (combined) is publicly available and can be found in a single volume here. The stand alone 2025 Financial and Compliance Audit, can be find here.
  • (01/22/2026) HHFDC’s 2025 Annual Report is now available. It can be found here. The HHFDC 2025 Annual Report /Financial and Compliance Audit and the 2025 HHFDC Financial and Compliance Audit only documents will soon be available.

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Accessibility Commitment: The Hawai’i Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We are currently in the process of upgrading our website and mobile applications to conform to the WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards as required by Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: 1-808-587-0620
  • In Person: 677 Queen Street, Suite 300, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813