Kauai County Housing Agency
Lihue, Hawaii
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About Kauai County Housing Agency
The Kauai County Housing Agency, located in Lihue, Kauai County, Hawaii, oversees approximately 1,178 assisted housing units, primarily delivered through Section 8 housing choice vouchers.
The agency is presently accepting applications for several programs focused on affordable homeownership and various housing types. These open programs include Affordable Homebuyer, Affordable Homeownership, Affordable Housing (including specific options like Pua Loke Apartments and Homebuyer), Affordable Multifamily Housing, Affordable Senior and Family Housing, and general Family Housing. The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) and Public Housing programs are currently closed to new applications.
Applicants should be aware of income restrictions. For example, a family of four seeking Very Low Income assistance in the Kauai County, HI area must have an annual income of no more than $66,450 to be considered eligible.
Affordable Homebuyer Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This waitlist requires applicants to be full-time Kaua'i residents, first-time homeowners, and complete a Home Buyer Education Workshop. Registration is ongoing to be notified of upcoming affordable housing developments.
Affordable Homebuyer Program Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
To join the Affordable Housing Waitlist (AHWL), applicants must be full-time Kaua'i residents and first-time homeowners, complete a free Home Buyer Education Workshop, and submit a registration form and certificate via email or in-person. Participants are notified of upcoming affordable housing developments or 'For Sale' single-family homes.
Affordable Homeownership Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Requires full-time Kaua'i residency, first-time homeownership, and completion of a Home Buyer Education Workshop. Participants are notified of upcoming affordable housing developments or 'For Sale' single-family homes.
Affordable Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This multifamily community in Līhu'e serves households earning between 30% and 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with select units for families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Affordable Housing (Homebuyer) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Additional Notes
Applicants must be full-time Kaua'i Residents and first-time homeowners, and must complete a free Home Buyer Education Workshop. Participants are notified of upcoming affordable housing developments.
Affordable Housing (Pua Loke Apartments) Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
This program serves households earning between 30% and 100% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Select units are designated for families experiencing or at risk of homelessness, with placements coordinated through the Kaua'i Community Alliance.
Affordable Multifamily Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Applicants are eligible for occupancy on a first-come, first-served and income priority basis; if no apartments are available, applicants are placed on a waiting list.
Affordable Senior and Family Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Lima Ola provides 85 affordable apartments across two phases for kūpuna (seniors 55 and older) and working families. Income eligibility is 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI) for seniors and 30% to 80% AMI for families, with five additional units at 100% AMI.
Family Housing Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
Pua Loke Apartments serves households earning between 30% and 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Select units are designated for families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Homebuyer Program Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Applicants must be full-time Kaua'i residents and first-time homeowners, and must complete a Home Buyer Education Workshop.
Homeownership Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Online
Additional Notes
The Kaua'i Resident Affordable Home-Buyer List Program (AHWL) offers continuous registration for first-time Kaua'i resident homebuyers who complete a homebuyer education workshop to be notified of future affordable 'for sale' housing units.
Other Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This waitlist is for affordable 'For Sale' single-family homes, requiring applicants to be full-time Kaua'i residents, first-time homeowners, and to complete a homebuyer education workshop.
Other Programs
5 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
The program assists low-income families, people with disabilities, and the elderly; eligible applicants are selected based on preference ranking.
All federal public housing waiting lists for neighbor islands, including Kauai, are currently closed by the Hawaii Public Housing Authority.
Mainstream Vouchers provide rental assistance specifically for non-elderly persons with disabilities. The program helps individuals transition out of institutional settings or avoid institutionalization by subsidizing housing costs in the private market.
Lihue Gardens Elderly is a Section 8 elderly project with 58 one-bedroom units; contact (808) 245-7110 for application information.
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance, allowing housing authorities to leverage private funding for property rehabilitation while preserving long-term affordability for residents.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Kauai County Housing Agency portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Kauai County Housing Agency
Check Current Status
Kauai County Housing Agency currently has 12 open waiting lists (Affordable Homebuyer, Affordable Homebuyer Program, Affordable Homeownership, Affordable Housing, Affordable Housing (Homebuyer), Affordable Housing (Pua Loke Apartments), Affordable Multifamily Housing, Affordable Senior and Family Housing, Family Housing, Homebuyer Program, Homeownership, Other). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Kauai County Housing Agency, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $66,450/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Kauai County Housing Agency portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. If applying online, take a screenshot of your confirmation page for your records.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Kauai County Housing Agency, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Kauai County Housing Agency manages approximately 1,178 assisted housing units (1,178 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Lihue. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Kauai County Housing Agency
Affordable Homebuyer open
The Affordable Homebuyer program at Kauai County Housing Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lihue. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Homebuyer Program open
The Affordable Homebuyer Program program at Kauai County Housing Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lihue. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Homeownership open
The Affordable Homeownership program at Kauai County Housing Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lihue. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Housing open
The Affordable Housing program at Kauai County Housing Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lihue. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Housing (Homebuyer) open
The Affordable Housing (Homebuyer) program at Kauai County Housing Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lihue. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Housing (Pua Loke Apartments) open
The Affordable Housing (Pua Loke Apartments) program at Kauai County Housing Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lihue. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Multifamily Housing open
The Affordable Multifamily Housing program at Kauai County Housing Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lihue. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Affordable Senior and Family Housing open
The Affordable Senior and Family Housing program at Kauai County Housing Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lihue. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Family Housing open
The Family Housing program at Kauai County Housing Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lihue. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Homebuyer Program open
The Homebuyer Program program at Kauai County Housing Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lihue. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Homeownership open
The Homeownership program at Kauai County Housing Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lihue. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other open
The Other program at Kauai County Housing Agency provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Lihue. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Kauai County Housing Agency provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Lihue. This program serves approximately 1,178 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Kauai County Housing Agency are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Kauai County Housing Agency are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Kauai County Housing Agency are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Lihue. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Kauai County Housing Agency converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Lihue maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Kauai County Housing Agency Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Kauai County Housing Agency are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Kauai County, HI. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $66,450. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $27,900 | $46,550 | $72,950 |
| 2 Persons | $31,900 | $53,200 | $83,400 |
| 3 Persons | $35,900 | $59,850 | $93,800 |
| 4 Persons | $39,850 | $66,450 | $104,200 |
| 5 Persons | $43,310 | $71,800 | $112,550 |
| 6 Persons | $49,640 | $77,100 | $120,900 |
| 7 Persons | $55,970 | $82,400 | $129,250 |
| 8 Persons | $62,300 | $87,750 | $137,550 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.