We encourage you to apply for rental assistance immediately. Federal rental assistance provides up to 12 months of rent to those less than 80% of AMI with priority to those less than 50% of AMI or unemployed and who are at risk of homelessness. Payment goes directly to the landlord and landlords can also apply with consent of tenant.
- Oahu: oneoahu.org/renthelp
- Hawai‘i County: HawaiiCountyERAP.org
- Kauai County: kauairenthelp.com UPDATE -- As of March 15, 2022, Kaua'i County’s Coronavirus Rental and Utility Assistance Program (CRUA), administered by Kaua‘i Federal Credit Union, has successfully distributed approximately $20,000,000 in emergency rental assistance to Kaua‘i households suffering financial hardship due to the pandemic. This has been a tremendous infusion of much-needed assistance into the community.CRUA assistance will pause for the month of April while CRUA transitions to a new funding source. New applications may be submitted during that time and will be reviewed, however rent and utility payments will not be processed until CRUA reopens in May. Applicants in our program do not need to reapply, and we will do our best to ensure your financial assistance will continue without disruption in May. Further, if you have recently applied, and are in process of finalizing your application, your application will continue to be processed and funded.
- Maui County: mauicounty.gov/2438/Maui-County-Emergency-Rental-Assistance-
- Nonpayment of Rent Notice Requirements (Updated 7/15/2021)
- Tenant Rights & Responsibilities (Updated 8/6/2021)
- Landlord Rights & Responsibilities (Updated 8/7/2021)
HAWAIʻI UTILITY BILL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Due to high demand for assistance, this program’s funds have been depleted. Aloha United Way has stopped accepting new applications for this program.
MORE INFORMATION & APPLICATION
Please consider contacting Aloha United Way 211 to see if you may be eligible for other services in your area. 211 programs provide information and referrals about all available community services. 211 may have information about resources like rent assistance, food, transportation, and healthcare programs. Simply dial 211 or visit www.auw211.org.