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Kauai County Housing Agency
Kauai County Housing Agency is based in Lihue, Kauai County, HI and administers 1,178 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code HI005. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 776. Occupancy: 65%. ZIP codes served: 16.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-10-01 (Kauai County).
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,758 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,769 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,315 |
| 3 bedroom | $2,846 |
| 4 bedroom | $3,247 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Kauai County Housing Agency
- Housing Agency to open Section 8 voucher waiting list Sept. 1The Kauai County Housing Agency will open its Section 8 voucher waiting list on September 1st.
- Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List to close Nov. 6The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list will close on November 6th.
- Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List to close Nov. 6The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list will close on November 6th.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96703 | $1,750 | $1,760 | $2,310 | $2,840 | $3,240 |
| 96705 | $1,590 | $1,600 | $2,100 | $2,580 | $2,870 |
| 96714 | $2,250 | $2,270 | $2,970 | $3,650 | $4,160 |
| 96716 | $1,710 | $1,720 | $2,250 | $2,770 | $3,160 |
| 96722 | $2,400 | $2,420 | $3,160 | $3,880 | $4,430 |
| 96741 | $1,590 | $1,600 | $2,100 | $2,580 | $2,870 |
| 96746 | $1,710 | $1,720 | $2,260 | $2,780 | $3,140 |
| 96747 | $1,590 | $1,600 | $2,100 | $2,580 | $2,870 |
| 96751 | $1,710 | $1,720 | $2,260 | $2,780 | $3,140 |
| 96752 | $1,890 | $1,900 | $2,490 | $3,060 | $3,480 |
| 96754 | $1,810 | $1,830 | $2,400 | $2,950 | $3,340 |
| 96756 | $1,590 | $1,600 | $2,100 | $2,580 | $2,870 |
| 96765 | $1,730 | $1,750 | $2,290 | $2,810 | $3,120 |
| 96766 | $1,720 | $1,740 | $2,270 | $2,790 | $3,180 |
| 96769 | $1,590 | $1,600 | $2,100 | $2,580 | $2,870 |
| 96796 | $1,590 | $1,600 | $2,100 | $2,580 | $2,870 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Kauai County Housing Agency
4444 Rice St Ste 330, Lihue, HI 96766
Phone: (808) 241-4440
Official website: kauai.gov/Home
Email updates
About Kauai County Housing Agency
Overview
The Kauai County Housing Agency is a voucher-only authority, administering 1,178 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 776 households, with an occupancy rate of 65%. The agency does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Kauai County.
Scale and standing
Among the five housing authorities in Hawaii that offer Section 8 vouchers, the Kauai County Housing Agency ranks fifth in terms of voucher size. With 1,178 vouchers, it plays a significant role in providing rental assistance within the state. This ranking reflects its commitment to serving the housing needs of Kauai County residents, alongside other major authorities in the state.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Kauai County ranges from $1,930 to $3,500, with an average of $2,418. This is slightly below the state average of $2,527. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 96722 at $3,500, while the lowest is in ZIP code 96747 at $1,930.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.