Participants in the federally funded rental subsidy program may wait years to finally become eligible for subsidies, but then still struggle to find housing in Hawaii’s rental market.
Housing
Posted inHonolulu, Housing
City Council Fills New, $84K Housing Position With Political Operative
Peter Boylan has plenty of experience in Hawaii political circles, but no particular background in housing and homelessness, the issues he’ll engage in his new job.
Posted inHonolulu, Housing
Faster Permitting Urged for State Public Housing Work
The Hawaii Public Housing Authority has been working with the Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting to come up with ways to process permits more quickly.
Posted inHawaiʻi, Homelessness, Housing
Should Hawaii Public Housing Make Homeless Children a Higher Priority?
The state Housing Authority is exploring the possibility of bringing homeless families with children to the top of the waiting list for units.
Posted inPodcasts
Pod Squad: Looking Behind the ‘Facade’ at Vacant Public Housing
While some state-run apartment complexes look good from the front, there may be vacant units in back awaiting major maintenance work.
Posted inHomelessness, Housing, Uncategorized
Hawaii Receives $14.2M in Federal Money for Housing and Homelessness
Homelessness is a growing problem in the Aloha State.
Posted inHawaiʻi, Housing
What Will It Take to Make Hawaii’s Vacant Public Housing Units Habitable?
A lack of funds hampers the effort, and even after contracts are awarded, a slow permit process can delay the work. Federal regulations make shortcuts difficult, but Housing Authority officials are looking for solutions.
Posted inHousing, Uncategorized
DHHL Receives $8.7 Million Federal Grant for Affordable Housing
The Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant will help the agency build and renovate affordable homes and subsidize housing.
Posted inHawaiʻi, Homelessness, Housing, Unions
Why Are 175 Public Housing Units Sitting Vacant While Honolulu Struggles to Find Housing for the Homeless?
The Hawaii Public Housing Authority was severely shortchanged by the governor and the Legislature for money to repair vacant units. Unions also blocked continuation of a civil service exemption for maintenance crews, a program that was helping reduce the backlog.