Housing
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Programs in Hawaii
Hawaii programs for this kind of help. Each agency decides who qualifies.
Hawaii Department of Human Services
Homelessness services coordination
The department coordinates statewide homelessness programs and services.
Hawaii Department of Human Services and Hawaii Public Housing Authority
Public housing
Also: Public housing and rental assistance
The authority administers public housing and rental assistance programs for eligible residents.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaperIn person
Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation
Housing finance programs
HHFDC administers housing finance programs and provides information about affordable housing opportunities.
Ways to apply:OnlinePaper
Hawaii State Energy Office
Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program
H-HEAP helps eligible households pay an electric or gas bill, and you apply through the community action program on your island.
Ways to apply:In person
Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and Office of Community Services, Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
Weatherization Assistance Program
The program helps eligible households lower energy costs by improving home energy efficiency.
Ways to apply:PhoneIn person
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal programs
These work the same in every state. Each agency decides who qualifies.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
Apply through your local public housing authority. HUD lists every housing authority by state.
Federal Communications Commission
Lifeline phone and internet discount
A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Check if you qualify and apply on the National Verifier, then pick a phone or internet company that offers Lifeline.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA disaster assistance
Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Apply online at DisasterAssistance.gov, by phone, or in person at a Disaster Recovery Center.
Checked on October 9, 2026
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Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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