Organized by Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi (CCH) and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), the first event will be Monday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nānākuli Public Library (89-070 Farrington Hwy., Waiʻanae, HI 96792). This event is by appointment only and renters should call (808) 940-5209 or (808) 940-6993 to RSVP for the event. Future community application events will be listed on revitalizeoahu.org/renthelp
Do you need rent assistance? Catholic Charities Hawaii has been helping provide rent and utility assistance to Hawai‘i renters who have experienced a reduction in income due to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and are at risk of eviction.
The City and County of Honolulu is expanding eligibility of its Rental and Utility Relief Program (RURP) for renters financially impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. New federal eligibility rules mean more of our neighbors on Oʻahu may now qualify for financial assistance.
The Maui County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (MERA), administered by Catholic Charities Hawai‘i, intends to help qualified people on Maui pay rent and utility bills going back to March 13, 2020, current bills, or future bills, depending on a household’s needs.
