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County of Hawaii
County of Hawaii is based in Hilo, Hawaii County, HI and administers 2,263 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code HI002. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 2,202. Occupancy: 97%. ZIP codes served: 28.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
County of Hawaii
1990 Kinoole St Ste 102, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 959-4642
Email updates
About County of Hawaii
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Captain Cook, HI
- Hakalau, HI
- Hawi, HI
- Hilo, HI
- Holualoa, HI
- Honokaa, HI
- Honomu, HI
- Kailua Kona, HI
- Kapaau, HI
- Keaau, HI
- Kealakekua, HI
- Kurtistown, HI
- Laupahoehoe, HI
- Mountain View, HI
- Naalehu, HI
- Ninole, HI
- Ookala, HI
- Paauilo, HI
- Pahala, HI
- Pahoa, HI
- Papaaloa, HI
- Papaikou, HI
- Pepeekeo, HI
- Volcano, HI
- Waikoloa, HI
- Waimea, HI
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.