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Hawaii Public Housing Authority
Hawaii Public Housing Authority is based in Honolulu, Honolulu County, HI and administers 4,504 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code HI901. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 3,214. Occupancy: 71%. ZIP codes served: 38.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiea, Halawa, Waipahu, Moilili, Waianae, Makaha, Nanakuli, Moanalua | $1,796 | $1,950 | $2,556 | $3,582 | $4,292 | $4,936 |
| Ala Moana, Pearl City, Mililani, Haleiwa, Manoa, Kaimuki, Palolo | $1,975 | $2,147 | $2,812 | $3,942 | $4,720 | $5,428 |
| Downtown Honolulu, Kahuku, Kaaawa | $1,670 | $1,817 | $2,380 | $3,337 | $3,997 | $4,596 |
| Ewa, Laie, Waikiki | $2,280 | $2,450 | $3,213 | $4,470 | $5,393 | $6,202 |
| Hawaii Kai, Kailua | $2,830 | $3,080 | $4,030 | $5,650 | $6,770 | $7,786 |
| Kapalama, Waimanalo | $1,530 | $1,647 | $2,157 | $3,000 | $3,620 | $4,163 |
| Kuliouou, Kalani Iki, Salt Lake, Foster Village, Kapolei, Makakilo | $2,530 | $2,750 | $3,603 | $5,050 | $6,050 | $6,958 |
| Wahiawa, Waialua, Kaneohe, Kunia, Hauula, Punaluu | $2,210 | $2,403 | $3,145 | $4,405 | $5,283 | $6,075 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96701 | $1,700 | $1,810 | $2,360 | $3,270 | $3,940 |
| 96706 | $2,320 | $2,460 | $3,210 | $4,440 | $5,370 |
| 96707 | $2,260 | $2,400 | $3,130 | $4,330 | $5,230 |
| 96712 | $1,800 | $1,910 | $2,490 | $3,450 | $4,160 |
| 96717 | $1,960 | $2,090 | $2,720 | $3,770 | $4,550 |
| 96730 | $1,710 | $1,820 | $2,370 | $3,280 | $3,960 |
| 96731 | $1,500 | $1,600 | $2,080 | $2,880 | $3,480 |
| 96734 | $2,640 | $2,810 | $3,660 | $5,070 | $6,120 |
| 96744 | $2,020 | $2,150 | $2,800 | $3,880 | $4,680 |
| 96759 | $1,830 | $1,950 | $2,540 | $3,530 | $4,260 |
| 96762 | $2,190 | $2,330 | $3,030 | $4,200 | $5,060 |
| 96782 | $1,940 | $2,060 | $2,680 | $3,710 | $4,480 |
| 96786 | $2,180 | $2,320 | $3,020 | $4,180 | $5,050 |
| 96789 | $2,030 | $2,160 | $2,810 | $3,890 | $4,700 |
| 96791 | $1,980 | $2,100 | $2,740 | $3,790 | $4,580 |
| 96792 | $1,630 | $1,730 | $2,260 | $3,130 | $3,780 |
| 96795 | $1,520 | $1,620 | $2,110 | $2,920 | $3,530 |
| 96797 | $1,830 | $1,940 | $2,530 | $3,500 | $4,230 |
| 96813 | $1,590 | $1,690 | $2,200 | $3,050 | $3,680 |
| 96814 | $2,090 | $2,230 | $2,900 | $4,020 | $4,850 |
| 96815 | $2,300 | $2,450 | $3,190 | $4,420 | $5,330 |
| 96816 | $1,830 | $1,940 | $2,530 | $3,500 | $4,230 |
| 96817 | $1,590 | $1,690 | $2,200 | $3,050 | $3,680 |
| 96818 | $2,490 | $2,650 | $3,450 | $4,780 | $5,770 |
| 96819 | $1,780 | $1,890 | $2,460 | $3,410 | $4,110 |
| 96820 | $1,830 | $1,950 | $2,540 | $3,520 | $4,250 |
| 96821 | $2,490 | $2,650 | $3,450 | $4,780 | $5,770 |
| 96822 | $1,820 | $1,930 | $2,520 | $3,490 | $4,210 |
| 96825 | $2,750 | $2,920 | $3,810 | $5,280 | $6,370 |
| 96826 | $1,750 | $1,860 | $2,420 | $3,350 | $4,040 |
| 96848 | $1,820 | $1,930 | $2,520 | $3,490 | $4,210 |
| 96850 | $1,830 | $1,950 | $2,540 | $3,520 | $4,250 |
| 96853 | $2,490 | $2,650 | $3,450 | $4,780 | $5,770 |
| 96857 | $2,180 | $2,320 | $3,020 | $4,180 | $5,050 |
| 96858 | $1,780 | $1,890 | $2,460 | $3,410 | $4,110 |
| 96859 | $1,830 | $1,950 | $2,540 | $3,520 | $4,250 |
| 96860 | $2,310 | $2,450 | $3,190 | $4,430 | $5,340 |
| 96863 | $2,640 | $2,810 | $3,660 | $5,070 | $6,120 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
1002 N School St, Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 832-4694
Email updates
About Hawaii Public Housing Authority
Overview
The Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) is a voucher-only agency, administering 4,504 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers serve 3,214 households, with an occupancy rate of 71%. The HPHA does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through the Section 8 program.
Scale and standing
Among the three authorities serving the same ZIP codes, the Hawaii Public Housing Authority ranks second in terms of Section 8 voucher count, with 4,504 vouchers. This places it just below the City and County of Honolulu, which manages 5,126 vouchers. Statewide, the HPHA holds the second position in voucher administration, out of five authorities that offer Section 8 assistance.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $2,060 to $3,960, with an average of $2,793. This is higher than the state average of $2,527. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 96825 at $3,960, while the lowest is in ZIP code 96795 at $2,060.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Other housing authorities serving these ZIP codes
Multiple authorities administer vouchers across the same area.
- City and County of HonoluluHonolulu, HI, 5,126 vouchers
- Hawaii Public Housing AuthorityHonolulu, HI
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.