Opening of O‘ahu Federal Public Housing Waiting Lists

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA), in accordance with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regulations, Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 17-2028, and the HPHA’s Federal Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP), will open waiting lists for low-income applicants with a preference for the federal public housing program on Oahu.

Each geographic waiting list described below will be open for 5 days.

Online applications will be accepted from eligible applicants with the following preference: (1)Involuntarily Displaced by a disaster, government action, or action of housing owner for reasons beyond the applicant’s control and despite the applicant meeting conditions of occupancy (excluding increase in rent); (2) Victim of Domestic Violence who is participating in a program with case management through a domestic violence shelter, program or clearinghouse; or (3) Homeless person participating in a federally or state funded homeless shelter or program and are in compliance with a social service plan.

The HPHA has adopted a lottery/random selection policy. Following the closing of each geographic waiting list, the HPHA will use a lottery to randomly select a certain number of applicants to be placed on the waiting list. The order of all applicants selected to be on the waiting list will be by random selection.

Applications will be active for 18 months from the date of placement on the waiting list and will then expire.

For the Leeward, Oahu waiting list:

(Hale Laulima, Kau‘iokalani, Maili I & II, Nanakuli Homes, Waimaha-Sunflower, and Waipahu I & II)

Waitlist opening for 5 days from 8:00 am on Thursday, March 2, 2023, through 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 6, 2023.

Accepting online applications from eligible applicants for bedroom sizes: 1-bedroom. The HPHA will use a lottery to randomly select 500 applicants to be placed on this list.

For the Honolulu, Oahu waiting list:

(Ka‘ahumanu Homes, Kalakaua Homes, Kalihi Valley Homes, Kamehameha Homes, Kuhio Homes, Mayor Wright Homes, Palolo Valley Homes, Pu‘uwai Momi, Salt Lake Apartments, and Spencer House)

Waitlist opening for 5 days from 8:00 am on Thursday, March 9, 2023, through 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023.

Accepting online applications from eligible applicants for bedroom sizes: 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, or 3-bedroom. The HPHA will use a lottery to randomly select 2,000 applicants on this list.

For the Honolulu, Oahu waiting list:

(Punchbowl Homes, Kalanihuia, Makamae, Makua Ali‘i, Paoakalani, and Pumehana)

Waitlist opening for 5 days from 8:00 am on Thursday, March 16, 2023, through 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023.

Accepting online applications from eligible applicants who are also at least 62 years old or a person with a disability and meet the following bedroom sizes: studio (1 person) or 2-bedroom. The HPHA will use a lottery to randomly select 700 applicants to be placed on this list.

For the Central, Oahu waiting list:

(Kauhale Nani, Wahiawa Terrace, and Kupuna Home O‘Waialua)

Waitlist opening for 5 days from 8:00 am on Thursday, March 23, 2023 through 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Accepting online applications from eligible applicants who are also at least 62 years old or a person with a disability and meet the following bedroom sizes: studio (1 person) or 1-bedroom. The HPHA will use a lottery to randomly select 500 applicants to be placed on this list.

For the Windward, Oahu waiting list:

(Ko‘olau Village, Ho‘okipa Kahalu‘u, Kaneohe Apartments, Kauhale O‘hana, Waimanalo Homes)

Waitlist opening for 5 days from 8:00 am on Thursday, March 30, 2023 through 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023.

Accepting online applications from eligible applicants who meet the following bedroom sizes: 2-bedroom or 3-bedroom. The HPHA will use a lottery to randomly select 500 applicants to be placed on this list.

How do I submit an application?

Pre-applications can only be submitted online. . If you need assistance with the application process, please call (808) 832-6046. Devices such as mobile phones and tablets with Internet access may be used; however, not all operating systems support this pre-application. No pre-applications will be accepted at the Housing Authority’s office.

 1. Be prepared by having the names, dates of birth, and Social Security Numbers available for all persons who will be listed on your pre-application. You will need to know the monthly gross income (before taxes) for each source of income for all persons listed on your pre-application. You must list all the sources of income individually.

2. Complete the pre-application on-line at hphaishereforyou.org by clicking on “Apply Online Here”.

3. Applications submitted before or after the waiting list opening period will be automatically rejected and not accepted by the HPHA. Applications not fully completed (i.e., in the middle of submission) prior to the closing will be rejected.

4.  Print your receipt or write down your Pre-Application Confirmation Number. A confirmation receipt is issued immediately after the pre-application is submitted. Print and save this confirmation.

* This link will only allow applications during designated opening dates.

Applicants can only apply for one geographic waiting list. No duplicate applications will be accepted. Any duplicate applications with same or similar household members will have both applications denied. Prior to adding any households to the waiting list, the HPHA will conduct extensive crosschecks to remove duplicate applications. Submitting a duplicate application will not improve your chances of being selected and can significantly delay housing for other applicants.

Does submitting an application mean I’m on the waiting list? No, the HPHA will be using a lottery to select a certain number of applicants to be placed on the waiting list. Following the closing of the waiting list, the HPHA will assign a position number after the lottery and the applicant will be placed on the applicable geographic waiting list unless rejected due to reasons listed above. All applicants will be notified by e-mail if they were selected by the lottery to be placed on the waiting list. Please do not contact the HPHA prior to receiving confirmation of placement on a waiting list. No information can be given out over the phone regarding the waiting list placements.

There is no fee or charge to apply for housing with the HPHA. Applicants are encouraged to immediately report any individual or organization who attempts to charge a fee for completion of the HPHA’s application process. Applicants should not respond to any fraudulent requests for an application fee.

Organizations that may be able to assist with the application process are:

We Are Oceania
720 North King Street, Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 913-1364
contact@weareoceania.org

Catholic Charities
1822 Keeaumoku St, Honolulu, HI 96822
(808) 524-4673
info@catholiccharitieshawaii.org

‘Ohana Health, Community Care Services (CCS)
1-866-401-7540
(TTY 711)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Partners in Care Oahu
200 N Vineyard Blvd Suite A-210, Honolulu, HI 96817
elliotw@partnersincareoahu.org

Parents and Children Together (PACT)
1485 Linapuni St., Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 847-3285
admin@pacthawaii.org

Helping Hands Hawaii
2100 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96819
(808) 536-7234
hhh@helpinghandshawaii.org

Honolulu Community Action Program (HCAP)
1132 Bishop St. Suite 100, Honolulu, HI 96813 ·
(808) 521-4531
hcap@hcapweb.org

Aloha United Way
200 N Vineyard Blvd, Ste 700Honolulu, HI 96817
(808) 536-1951
Info211@auw.org
Info@auw.org

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation may call (808) 832-6046 or TTY/TDD: (808) 743‑4594 for assistance with a reasonable accommodation or email hpha@hawaii.gov.

Need a Language Interpreter? Please call (808) 832-6046.  Interpreters will also be available via Zoom on the following dates and times at these Zoom links: