Rent Supplement
Statewide Rent Supplement Program
The Rent Supplement Program provides a shallow subsidy of up to $500 a month for eligible low-income families.
Requirements
- Presently renting a proper size unit for the family size.
- Not owe any back rent at current residence.
- Be a resident of the State of Hawaii.
- Not own, in whole or a majority interest in, a dwelling unit in the state of Hawaii.
- Not be receiving any other rental subsidy or living in subsidized housing.
- Not engage in any drug related or violent criminal activity within the past 3 years.
- Not have an outstanding debt to the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
- Have earning capabilities or whose financial situation gives reasonable assurance of meeting the rental payments on time as they become due.
- Families must pay at least 30% of their adjusted family income (see graph below) for rent, and the program pays the difference up to $500 per month.
- Only one application allowed per household.
How to Apply
- Complete the Prescreen
- Wait for CCH worker to contact if determined eligible by the prescreen*
- Complete the Application and send in supporting documents
- Worker reviews Application and Documents
- Worker contacts to inform if Eligible or Not Eligible
*If you are found ineligible during the prescreen, a worker will not contact you
