Program: Section 8 · Public housing units: 0 · Section 8 vouchers: 2,263 · Households served: 2,202 · Occupancy: 97% · ZIP codes served: 28
The County of Hawaii operates a Section 8 voucher-only program, administering 2,263 vouchers that serve 2,202 households. The program maintains a high occupancy rate of 97%, indicating strong utilization of available resources. With no public housing units, the focus is entirely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in need.
Among the five housing authorities in Hawaii, the County of Hawaii ranks third in the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it ahead of two other authorities but behind the top two in terms of voucher count. The significant number of vouchers reflects the authority's substantial role in supporting housing needs within the state.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the County of Hawaii ranges from $1,870 to $3,070, with an average of $2,148. This is below the state average of $2,527. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 96743 at $3,070, while the lowest is in ZIP code 96764 at $1,870.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96704 | $2,040 | $2,060 | $2,650 | $3,340 | $3,710 |
| 96710 | $1,630 | $1,640 | $2,110 | $2,660 | $3,000 |
| 96719 | $2,100 | $2,110 | $2,720 | $3,420 | $3,800 |
| 96720 | $1,490 | $1,500 | $1,930 | $2,430 | $2,730 |
| 96725 | $1,870 | $1,880 | $2,420 | $3,050 | $3,380 |
| 96726 | $2,040 | $2,060 | $2,650 | $3,340 | $3,710 |
| 96727 | $1,580 | $1,590 | $2,050 | $2,580 | $2,870 |
| 96728 | $1,610 | $1,620 | $2,090 | $2,630 | $3,040 |
| 96737 | $1,760 | $1,770 | $2,280 | $2,880 | $3,190 |
| 96738 | $2,250 | $2,270 | $2,920 | $3,680 | $4,080 |
| 96740 | $1,880 | $1,890 | $2,440 | $3,070 | $3,410 |
| 96743 | $2,200 | $2,210 | $2,850 | $3,590 | $4,030 |
| 96749 | $1,440 | $1,450 | $1,870 | $2,360 | $2,730 |
| 96750 | $1,440 | $1,450 | $1,870 | $2,360 | $2,730 |
| 96755 | $1,650 | $1,660 | $2,140 | $2,690 | $2,990 |
| 96760 | $1,450 | $1,460 | $1,890 | $2,380 | $2,730 |
| 96764 | $1,440 | $1,450 | $1,870 | $2,360 | $2,730 |
| 96771 | $1,510 | $1,520 | $1,960 | $2,470 | $2,740 |
| 96772 | $1,530 | $1,540 | $1,990 | $2,510 | $2,780 |
| 96773 | $1,600 | $1,610 | $2,080 | $2,620 | $2,910 |
| 96774 | $1,600 | $1,610 | $2,080 | $2,620 | $2,910 |
| 96776 | $1,550 | $1,560 | $2,010 | $2,530 | $2,810 |
| 96777 | $1,530 | $1,540 | $1,990 | $2,510 | $2,780 |
| 96778 | $1,470 | $1,480 | $1,910 | $2,400 | $2,730 |
| 96780 | $1,440 | $1,450 | $1,870 | $2,360 | $2,730 |
| 96781 | $1,640 | $1,650 | $2,130 | $2,680 | $2,990 |
| 96783 | $1,500 | $1,510 | $1,940 | $2,440 | $2,730 |
| 96785 | $1,440 | $1,450 | $1,870 | $2,360 | $2,730 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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