Housing Division

COVID-19 Precautionary Measures


The Housing Division is open to the public. Please wear a mask and bring a pen with you. As an alternative to visiting in-person, you are encouraged to call the office for assistance.
To reach the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program, please dial (808) 270-7751.
To reach the Housing Administration, please dial (808) 270-7351.

Objectives


The objective of the Housing Division is to create housing opportunities for low and moderate income residents through partnerships with community organization with the objectives of:
  • Developing long-term affordable rental housing units
  • Increasing availability of home ownership opportunities
  • Developing special needs housing with appropriate support services
Many of these activities are conducted through grants awarded to community non-profit organizations.

Hot Topics

  • Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Fund and Experimental and Demonstration Housing Projects Fund:  The Housing Division is requesting proposals for eligible projects to expand the availability of affordable housing options. The submittal deadline is September 18, 2020.
  • The State of Hawaii has launched a Rent Relief and Housing Assistance Program to provide assistance to renters who have experienced or are facing a reduction in income because of the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information and to access the application go here: hihousinghelp.com
  • Mortgage Help for Homeowners and Tenants Impacted By The Coronavirus - Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the Federal Home Loan Banks are taking steps to help those impacted by Coronavirus.

Responsibilities

Specifically, the Housing Division is responsible for the following programs and activities:
  • Section 8 Rental Assistance Program
  • Monitoring of employee/affordable housing conditions
  • Administration of HOME Investment Partnership Program funds, which assists in expanding affordable housing opportunities
  • Promotion of fair housing practices in the County of Maui
  • Providing technical and financial assistance to facilitate the approval and development of affordable housing projects assisting low income families
  • Secure housing rehabilitation loans and/or grants
  • Monitoring the management of County-owned rental housing projects
  • First Time Homebuyers Assistance Program
  • Affordable Housing Fund Program
  • Reviewing and monitoring of Residential Workforce Housing Policy - Chapter 2.96, Maui County Code

Additional Information

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