Hawaii Public Housing Authority
1002 N School St, Honolulu, HI, 96817 · ~4,667 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Honolulu, HI (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.
Who this agency serves
Hawaii Public Housing Authority served 4,065 households across 4,727 units (86% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.7 people, an average annual income of $25,959, and pays an average of $625 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 4,065 of 4,727 units
- Avg. household income
- $25,959
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $625
- Avg. household size
- 2.7 people
- Households with children
- 38%
- Head of household 62+
- 45%
- Head of household with a disability
- 42%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 36 months
Unit mix: 39% 1-bedroom, 25% 2-bedroom, 36% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 16 developments with an average score of 72 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF HAWAII | Kamuela | 96 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jan 2025 |
| KAHEKILI TERRACE | Wailuku | 88 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2024 |
| WAIMAHA/SUNFLOWER | Waianae | 84 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| LANAKILA HOMES I | Hilo | 83 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| KALAKAUA HOMES | Honolulu | 82 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| KOOLAU VILLAGE | Kaneohe | 80 Standard | NSPIRE | Sep 2024 |
| KA HALE KAHALUU | Kailua Kona | 80 Standard | NSPIRE | Jul 2024 |
| PALOLO VALLEY HOMES | Honolulu | 79 Standard | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| WAHIAWA TERRACE | Wahiawa | 78 Standard | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| PUUWAI MOMI | Honolulu | 77 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2024 |
| KEKAHA HA`AHEO | Waimea | 74 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2024 |
| KALIHI VALLEY HOMES | Honolulu | 70 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2024 |
| MAYOR WRIGHT HOMES | Honolulu | 68 Standard | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| KAMEHAMEHA HOMES | Honolulu | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Jun 2024 |
| PUNCHBOWL HOMES * | Honolulu | 38 Troubled | NSPIRE | Jun 2024 |
| KUHIO PARK TERRACE | Honolulu | 11 Troubled | NSPIRE | Jun 2024 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Hawaii Public Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.