Finding Affordable Housing in Hawaiʻi

HHFDC Services for residents

The Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC) provides resources such as supportive financing pathways, mortgage tax credits, and stabilization relief resources to help Hawaiʻi residents to afford rentals or achieve and sustain successful long-term homeownership.

A Hawaii family walks in a neighborhood

Whether you are looking to purchase your first home, find an affordable rental, or are looking for assisted housing, we are here to help you navigate to your options. Please use the integrated resources and structural breakdowns below to explore available opportunities:

What are you looking for?

HHFDC provides several specialized assistance structures to assist first-time homebuyers and qualified residents in navigating local housing constraints, while our sister agency—the Hawaiʻi Public Housing Authority (HPHA)—can help you with Government Assisted Housing resources.

BUY
(Affordable Homeownership Pathways)		 RENT
(Affordable Rental Programs)		 ASSISTED
(Public Housing & Section 8 Vouchers)
Homebuyers Portal →

Explore financing options and state for-sale housing inventories.

  • DURF Equity Pilot (DEP) Loans
  • Residential Leasehold Sales
  • Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgages
 Renter’s Corner →

Track available inventories of state-regulated affordable rental units.

  • LIHTC Affordable Rentals
  • Multi-Family Site Catalogs
  • Workforce Housing Complexes
 Public Housing (HPHA) →

Access applications for low-income assistance administered via HPHA.

  • State Public Housing Projects
  • Section 8 Choice Vouchers
  • Federal Rental Subsidies

HHFDC and HPHA operate as state-level housing agencies. There are other organizations such as the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, individual City and County housing divisions, and local non-profit organizations that also provide vital affordable housing options across the islands. See below:

Native Hawaiian & Hawaiian Home Lands

Specialized homesteading, residential leasing, and direct financial support programs are dedicated specifically to beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act.

Visit DHHL Portal →

Senior & Elderly Housing Programs

Dedicated low-income senior living communities, independent housing options, and assistance pipelines tailored specifically to support Hawaii’s elderly population.

Explore Options via HPHA →

City and County Affordable Housing Programs

City and County local government entities across the islands also provide locally funded housing assistance separate from state setups. For county-specific guidelines, home buyer opportunities, and independent regulatory relief choices, connect with city jurisdictions directly:


Honolulu Department of Housing and Land Management →

Non-Profit Housing Organizations

The following community-based organizations work in partnership with local programs to provide vital support services, ranging from emergency family shelters to permanent supportive housing solutions across Hawaiʻi:

Visualize where affordable units are located across the state. Explore our

Affordable Rental Housing Inventory Map

to view developed projects across all islands.