Eligible applicants may receive up to four months of financial assistance, including:

• Rent/mortgage: up to $6,000/month 
• Security deposit: actual housing deposit amount up to the maximum of $6,000
• Utility assistance: $2,000/month per utility source
• Utility deposit: up to $3,000 / per utility source 

Payments are made directly to landlords, mortgage lenders, or utility providers.

Application Information

Applications are now being accepted.

Eligibility Criteria

You may qualify if you:

Have a valid lease or mortgage for a primary residence on O’ahu, Kaua’i, or Hawai’i IslandPlease see the press release at the link below

Are experiencing a financial hardship (e.g., behind on rent, job loss, utility shut-off notice)

Have a household income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level

Have immediate family members who are Hawai’i residents

Have at least one family member who is a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant

Have a dependent child or is someone in their third trimester of pregnancy