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 homes, rentals or achieve and sustain successful long-term homeownership.
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.
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. We’ll help you find a housing program that fits your income or goals.
BUY
(Affordable Homeownership)
Explore financing options and state for-sale housing inventories.
- DURF Equity Pilot (DEP)
- Active For-Sale Projects
- Hale Kamaʻāina Mortgages
RENT
(Affordable Rental Programs)
Track available inventories of state-regulated rental units.
- LIHTC Affordable Rentals
- Government Sponsored Rentals
- Non-profit/Private Options
ASSISTED
(Public Housing & Vouchers)
Access applications for assistance administered via HPHA.
- State Public Housing Projects
- Section 8 Choice Vouchers
- Senior & Disabled Housing
The Team Approach
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.
Senior & Elderly Housing
Dedicated low-income senior living communities, independent housing options, and assistance pipelines tailored specifically to support Hawaii’s elderly population.
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:
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 Housing Inventory Map
to view developed projects across all islands.
