Hawai‘i Relief Program
(TANF Support for Housing and Utility Payments)
Has your income been drastically impacted by the recent economy?
Do you need help with your rent, mortgage, or utilities?
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, in partnership with the State of Hawai‘i’s Department of Human Services, is offering housing assistance to eligible applicants experiencing financial hardship. This program is for households with dependent children or someone in their third trimester of pregnancy.
Program Overview
Eligible applicants may receive up to four months of financial assistance, including:
- Rent/mortgage: up to $6,000/month
- Security deposit: actual housing deposit amount up to the maximum of $6,000
- Utility assistance: $2,000/month per utility source
- Utility deposit: up to $3,000 / per utility source
Payments are made directly to landlords, mortgage lenders, or utility providers.
Application Information
Applications are now being accepted.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you:
- Are experiencing a financial hardship (e.g., behind on rent, job loss, utility shut-off notice)
- Have a household income at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level
- Have immediate family members who are Hawai’i residents
- Have at least one family member who is a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
- Have a dependent child or is someone in their third trimester of pregnancy
- Have a valid lease or mortgage for a primary residence on O’ahu, Kaua’i, or Hawai’i Island
300% of the 2025 Federal Poverty Level
