Hawaii Housing Authority Directory
Hawaii has 5 housing authorities managing 14,985 Section 8 vouchers across 3 counties. 5 currently have open waiting lists.
Hawaii's housing market, characterized by a blend of dense urban centers and more spread-out rural communities, faces significant affordability challenges driven by high land costs and limited supply, placing immense pressure on residents' cost of living. Consequently, low-wage workers, families with children, and seniors are the populations most frequently requiring rental assistance to secure stable housing.
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Housing Affordability in Hawaii
To afford a modest 2-bedroom rental in Hawaii, a worker must earn $49.19/hour ($102,315/year). At the state minimum wage of $14.00/hour, that requires working 141 hours per week just to cover rent.
Source: NLIHC Out of Reach 2025 · nlihc.org/oor