Gov. Ige announced the launch of the State of Hawai’i Rent Relief and Housing Assistance Program (RRHAP). This program provides assistance for Hawai’i renters who have experienced a reduction in income because of unemployment or a reduction in work hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are at risk of eviction. This is intended to cover housing payments due between August 1, 2020 and December 28, 2020.
Funded by Federal CARES Act appropriations, the program provides at-risk renters with assistance in making monthly rent as well as financial counseling.
Gov. Ige said, “The COVID-19 pandemic and its financial impacts have affected all across the state and in our communities. This program provides essential support directly to help those most at-risk and in need.”
Full-time Hawai’i residents with proof of valid and current tenancy for their primary residence housing unit in Hawai’i must show a loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic and have a gross household income that does not exceed 100% of the HUD Area Median Income for 2020. You can apply for the Rent Relief and Housing Assistance Program if you:
- Are a full-time Hawai’i resident.
- Have proof of valid and current tenancy for primary residence in the
state of Hawai’i. - Are 18 years of age or older.
- Can demonstrate a loss of income directly resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Can demonstrate that your current household income does not exceed 100% Area Median Income.
Monthly payments will be $1,500 for residents in the counties of Hawai’i, Maui and Kaua’i, and $2,000 per household for residents in the City and County of Honolulu. The payments will be made directly to the landlord.
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