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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).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
COUNTY OF HAWAIIKamuela96 High PerformerNSPIREJan 2025
KAHEKILI TERRACEWailuku88 StandardNSPIREJun 2024
WAIMAHA/SUNFLOWERWaianae84 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
LANAKILA HOMES IHilo83 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
KALAKAUA HOMESHonolulu82 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
KOOLAU VILLAGEKaneohe80 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
KA HALE KAHALUUKailua Kona80 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
PALOLO VALLEY HOMESHonolulu79 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
WAHIAWA TERRACEWahiawa78 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
PUUWAI MOMIHonolulu77 StandardNSPIREJun 2024
KEKAHA HA`AHEOWaimea74 StandardNSPIREJun 2024
KALIHI VALLEY HOMESHonolulu70 StandardNSPIREJun 2024
MAYOR WRIGHT HOMESHonolulu68 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
KAMEHAMEHA HOMESHonolulu59 TroubledNSPIREJun 2024
PUNCHBOWL HOMES *Honolulu38 TroubledNSPIREJun 2024
KUHIO PARK TERRACEHonolulu11 TroubledNSPIREJun 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

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