Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Honolulu County, Hawaii
Honolulu County has a HUD fair market rent of $2,542 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $2,083 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $48.88 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,542
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 3% more than in Hawaii
- Typical rent
- $2,083
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 6% more than in Hawaii
- Wage needed
- $48.88
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $101,680 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 58%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 2% more than in Hawaii
Only here
Renting in Honolulu County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Honolulu County has the highest typical rent in its area: $2,083, more than any of its 3 neighboring counties; next is Maui County ($1,916).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Honolulu County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Honolulu County was $3,015 a month in September 2026: 4% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,836 | $35.31 | $73,440 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,951 | $37.52 | $78,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,542 | $48.88 | $101,680 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,520 | $67.69 | $140,800 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,249 | $81.71 | $169,960 |
HUD area: Urban Honolulu, HI MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 38 ZIP codes in Honolulu County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,080 in 96731 to $3,810 in 96825. 19 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($2,542).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 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 |
- 96701 $2,360$3,270
- 96706 $3,210$4,440
- 96707 $3,130$4,330
- 96712 $2,490$3,450
- 96717 $2,720$3,770
- 96730 $2,370$3,280
- 96731 $2,080$2,880
- 96734 $3,660$5,070
- 96744 $2,800$3,880
- 96759 $2,540$3,530
- 96762 $3,030$4,200
- 96782 $2,680$3,710
- 96786 $3,020$4,180
- 96789 $2,810$3,890
- 96791 $2,740$3,790
- 96792 $2,260$3,130
- 96795 $2,110$2,920
- 96797 $2,530$3,500
- 96813 $2,200$3,050
- 96814 $2,900$4,020
- 96815 $3,190$4,420
- 96816 $2,530$3,500
- 96817 $2,200$3,050
- 96818 $3,450$4,780
- 96819 $2,460$3,410
- 96820 $2,540$3,520
- 96821 $3,450$4,780
- 96822 $2,520$3,490
- 96825 $3,810$5,280
- 96826 $2,420$3,350
- 96848 $2,520$3,490
- 96850 $2,540$3,520
- 96853 $3,450$4,780
- 96857 $3,020$4,180
- 96858 $2,460$3,410
- 96859 $2,540$3,520
- 96860 $3,190$4,430
- 96863 $3,660$5,070
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Honolulu County, 58% of renter households are in that position; in Hawaii, 57%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
58%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
136,264 households rent in Honolulu County
- Spend half or more of their income 29%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 29%
- Spend less than 30% 42%
Compared with the state and the country
- Honolulu 58%
- Hawaii 57%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Honolulu County
HUD lists 125 properties with homes for low-income households in Honolulu County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 70
- HUD-assisted
- 55
- public housing
- 11
13,260 homes in all; 12,307 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Punchbowl Homes * Public housing 1220 Aala St, Honolulu 96817 587 low-income homes · Run by Hawaii Public Housing Authority · Average payment: $364 a month · Average wait: 41 months · (808) 832-4694
- Kalakaua Homes Public housing 1541 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu 96826 583 low-income homes · Run by Hawaii Public Housing Authority · Average payment: $425 a month · Average wait: 61 months · (808) 832-4694
- Kukui Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 350 N Beretania St, Honolulu 96817 389 homes, 384 low-income · 1 bd: 115 · 2 bd: 106 · 3 bd: 121 · 4 bd: 42 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Maunakea Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1245 Maunakea St, Honolulu 96817 380 low-income homes · 1 bd: 254 · 2 bd: 126 · In service since 2001 · For families · (808) 537-9905
- Kalihi Valley Homes Public housing 2141 Kalena Dr, Honolulu 96819 373 low-income homes · Run by Hawaii Public Housing Authority · Average payment: $819 a month · Average wait: 31 months · (808) 832-4694
- Kamehameha Homes Public housing 1595 Haka Dr, Honolulu 96817 373 low-income homes · Run by Hawaii Public Housing Authority · Average payment: $748 a month · (808) 832-4694
- Mayor Wright Homes Public housing 550 N King St, Honolulu 96817 364 homes, 363 low-income · Run by Hawaii Public Housing Authority · Average payment: $700 a month · (808) 832-4694
- Puuwai Momi Public housing 2907 Ala Ilima St, Honolulu 96818 363 low-income homes · Run by Hawaii Public Housing Authority · Average payment: $831 a month · Average wait: 22 months · (808) 832-4694
- Palolo Valley Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 2170 Ahe St, Honolulu 96816 306 homes, 305 low-income · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 128 · 3 bd: 85 · 4 bd: 67 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Kuhio Park Terrace Towers B Tax credit (LIHTC) 1545 Linapuni St, Honolulu 96819 285 low-income homes · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 135 · 3 bd: 105 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Kuhio Park Terrace Towers A Tax credit (LIHTC) 1475 Linapuni St, Honolulu 96819 271 homes, 270 low-income · 2 bd: 180 · 3 bd: 90 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Waimaha/Sunflower Public housing 85-965 Mill St, Waianae 96792 260 homes, 259 low-income · Run by Hawaii Public Housing Authority · Average payment: $568 a month · Average wait: 16 months · (808) 832-4694
- Koolau Village Public housing 45-513 Pahia Rd, Kaneohe 96744 226 low-income homes · Run by Hawaii Public Housing Authority · Average payment: $842 a month · Average wait: 105 months · (808) 832-4694
- Hale Mohalu Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 800 3rd St, Pearl City 96782 210 homes, 208 low-income · Studio: 178 · 1 bd: 30 · In service since 1996 · For older adults
- Halekauwila Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 665 Halekauwila St, Honolulu 96813 203 low-income homes · Studio: 26 · 1 bd: 72 · 2 bd: 82 · 3 bd: 23 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Kooloaula Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 91 1159 Keahumoa Parkway, Ewa Beach 96706 188 low-income homes · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 2 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Kulana Hale Tax credit (LIHTC) 1551 S Beretania St, Honolulu 96826 176 low-income homes · Studio: 122 · 1 bd: 43 · 2 bd: 11 · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- Hale Mohalu II Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 787 Kamehameha Hwy, Pearl City 96782 164 homes, 163 low-income · 1 bd: 163 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
- Smith-Beretania Apartments HUD-assisted 1170 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu 96817 164 homes, 163 low-income · For families · (808) 521-6486
- Kapuna I Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1015 N School St, Honolulu 96817 162 low-income homes · 1 bd: 161 · In service since 1998 · For older adults · (808) 845-2130
- Senior Residence at Iwilei Tax credit (LIHTC) 888 Iwilei Rd, Honolulu 96817 159 low-income homes · 1 bd: 146 · 2 bd: 13 · In service since 2014 · For older adults
- Honuakaha Tax credit (LIHTC) 545 Queen St, Honolulu 96813 150 low-income homes · Studio: 141 · 1 bd: 9 · In service since 1995 · For older adults
- Wahiawa Terrace Public housing 331 Palm St, Wahiawa 96786 150 low-income homes · Run by Hawaii Public Housing Authority · Average payment: $533 a month · Average wait: 62 months · (808) 832-4694
- Franciscan Vistas Ewa Tax credit (LIHTC) 91 1471 Miula Street, Ewa Beach 96706 150 homes, 149 low-income · 1 bd: 126 · 2 bd: 23 · In service since 2010 · For older adults
- Jack Hall Waipahu HUD-assisted 94-817 Kuhaulua St, Waipahu 96797 144 homes, 143 low-income · For families · (808) 949-4111
- Hale Wai Vista II Tax credit (LIHTC) 86 086 Farrington Highway, Waianae 96792 132 low-income homes · 2 bd: 99 · 3 bd: 33 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Halawa View Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 99 009 Kalaloa ST, Aiea 96701 121 homes, 120 low-income · 2 bd: 52 · 3 bd: 56 · 4 bd: 12 · In service since 2014 · For families · (808) 488-3613
- Kooloaula Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 91 1159 Keahumoa Parkway, Ewa Beach 96706 119 low-income homes · 1 bd: 25 · 2 bd: 59 · 3 bd: 20 · 4 bd: 15 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Kawahi Maluwai Apartments HUD-assisted 730 Wilikina Dr, Wahiawa 96786 119 homes, 118 low-income · For families · (808) 888-5287
- Wilikina Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 730 Wahiawa DR, Wahiawa 96786 119 homes, 118 low-income · 1 bd: 79 · 2 bd: 39 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Palolo Valley Homes Public housing 2127 Ahe St, Honolulu 96816 118 homes, 116 low-income · Run by Hawaii Public Housing Authority · Average payment: $781 a month · Average wait: 20 months · (808) 832-4694
- Kalani Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 95 081 Kipapa Drive, Mililani 96789 116 low-income homes · 2 bd: 87 · 3 bd: 31 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Kuhio Park Terrace Public housing 1440 Ahonui St, Honolulu 96819 114 low-income homes · Run by Hawaii Public Housing Authority · Average payment: $811 a month · Average wait: 32 months · (808) 832-4694
- Nohona Hale Tax credit (LIHTC) 630 Cooke St, Honolulu 96813 111 homes, 110 low-income · Studio: 110 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Ainahau Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 2428 Tusitala St, Honolulu 96815 107 homes, 106 low-income · 1 bd: 99 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Hale O Hauoli Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 950 Luehu St, Pearl City 96782 100 homes, 99 low-income · 1 bd: 99 · In service since 2000 · For older adults · (808) 455-4744
- Westlake Apartments HUD-assisted 3139 Ala Ilima St, Honolulu 96818 96 homes, 95 low-income · For families · (808) 839-2027
- Wisteria Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 1239 S King St, Honolulu 96814 91 low-income homes · 1 bd: 91 · In service since 2000 · For older adults
- Kulanakauhale Maluhia O Na Kupuna Tax credit (LIHTC) 41 209 Ilauhole Street, Waimanalo 96795 86 homes, 85 low-income · 1 bd: 85 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Hale Mohalu II Family Tax credit (LIHTC) 787 Kamehameha Hwy, Pearl City 96782 84 low-income homes · 2 bd: 63 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Hale Mohalu II Family IV Tax credit (LIHTC) 779 Kamehameha Hwy, Pearl City 96782 84 low-income homes · 2 bd: 63 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2015 · For families
- Palehua Terrace Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 92 1118 Palehia Street, Kapolei 96707 84 low-income homes · 2 bd: 76 · 3 bd: 7 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Ola Ka Ilima Artspace Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 1025 Waimanu St, Honolulu 96814 84 homes, 83 low-income · 1 bd: 49 · 2 bd: 30 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Royal Kinau Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 728 Kinau St, Honolulu 96813 84 homes, 83 low-income · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 23 · In service since 1998 · For older adults
- Hale Wai Vista I Tax credit (LIHTC) 86 084 Farrington Highway, Waianae 96792 83 low-income homes · 2 bd: 63 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2010 · For families
- Keahumoa Place Phase 3 (aka East Kapolei II Phase 3) Tax credit (LIHTC) 91-1451 Keahumoa Pkwy, Ewa Beach 96706 82 low-income homes · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 36 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Keahumoa Place Phase 2 (aka East Kapolei II Phase 2) Tax credit (LIHTC) 91-1451 Keahumoa Pkwy, Ewa Beach 96706 82 homes, 81 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 35 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Kunia Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 92-1770 Kunia Rd, Kunia 96759 82 homes, 81 low-income · 2 bd: 4 · 3 bd: 69 · 4 bd: 8 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Keahumoa Place Phase 4 (aka East Kapolei II Phase 4) Tax credit (LIHTC) 91-1451 Keahumoa Pkwy, Ewa Beach 96706 81 low-income homes · Studio: 6 · 1 bd: 35 · 2 bd: 40 · In service since 2020 · For families
- Kalakaua Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 1628 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu 96826 81 homes, 80 low-income · 1 bd: 80 · In service since 2001 · For older adults
- Waimanalo Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 41 545 Hihimanu Street, Waimanalo 96795 80 homes, 79 low-income · 1 bd: 36 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 9 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2000 · For families
- Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Silvercrest HUD-assisted 520 Pine St, Wahiawa 96786 80 homes, 78 low-income · For older adults · (808) 622-2785
- Beretania North-Kukui Tower HUD-assisted 35 N Kukui St, Honolulu 96817 380 homes, 76 low-income · For families · (808) 537-4935
- Na Lei Hulu Kupuna Tax credit (LIHTC) 610 Cooke St, Honolulu 96813 76 low-income homes · Studio: 75 · In service since 1992 · For older adults
- Ewa Villages Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 91 1655 Pahika Street, Ewa Beach 96706 76 homes, 75 low-income · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 37 · 3 bd: 29 · In service since 2014 · For families
- Meheula Vista I Tax credit (LIHTC) 95-1060A Lehiwa Dr, Mililani 96789 76 homes, 75 low-income · 1 bd: 75 · In service since 2016 · For older adults
- Keahumoa Place Phase 1 (aka East Kapolei II Phase 1) Tax credit (LIHTC) 91-1451 Keahumoa Pkwy, Ewa Beach 96706 75 low-income homes · 1 bd: 45 · 2 bd: 30 · In service since 2019 · For families
- Meheula Vista II Tax credit (LIHTC) 95-1060B Lehiwa Dr, Mililani 96789 75 low-income homes · 1 bd: 75 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Manana Gardens Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 949 Luehu St, Pearl City 96782 72 homes, 71 low-income · 2 bd: 71 · In service since 2000 · For families
- The Villas at Aeloa Tax credit (LIHTC) 91 1118 Namahoe ST, Kapolei 96707 72 homes, 71 low-income · 1 bd: 19 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Waipahu Hall Tax credit (LIHTC) 94 1060 Waipahu Street, Waipahu 96797 72 homes, 71 low-income · 1 bd: 71 · In service since 1998 · For older adults
- Waipahu Hall Elderly HUD-assisted 94-1060 Waipahu St, Waipahu 96797 72 homes, 71 low-income · For older adults · (808) 671-3801
- The Villas at Maluohai Tax credit (LIHTC) 91 1025 Kaiau Avenue, Kapolei 96707 71 low-income homes · 2 bd: 55 · 3 bd: 16 · In service since 2011 · For families
- Keola Hoonanea HUD-assisted 1465 Aala St, Honolulu 96817 175 homes, 70 low-income · For older adults · (808) 533-4582
- Mokuola Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 94 333 Mokuola Street, Waipahu 96797 70 homes, 69 low-income · 2 bd: 69 · In service since 2008 · For older adults
- Kahuku Elderly Hauoli Hale Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 56 154 Puuluana PL, Kahuku 96731 64 low-income homes · 1 bd: 64 · In service since 2012 · For older adults · (808) 293-1416
- Palehua Terrace Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 92 1088 Palehia Street, Kapolei 96707 64 low-income homes · 2 bd: 56 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Wilikina Park Elderly Tax credit (LIHTC) 298 Wilikina Dr, Wahiawa 96786 64 low-income homes · Studio: 45 · 1 bd: 19 · In service since 1994 · For older adults
- Ewa Villages Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 91 1655 Pahika Street, Ewa Beach 96706 64 homes, 63 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 32 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Waipahu Tower Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 94-337 Pupumomi St, Waipahu 96797 64 homes, 62 low-income · 1 bd: 2 · 2 bd: 60 · In service since 2017 · For families · (808) 671-0162
- Kinau Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 1150 Kinau St, Honolulu 96814 63 homes, 62 low-income · 1 bd: 62 · In service since 2004 · For older adults
- Pualani Manor HUD-assisted 1216 Pua Ln, Honolulu 96817 63 homes, 62 low-income · For families · (808) 543-0511
- Ainahau Vista II Tax credit (LIHTC) 2428A Tusitala St, Honolulu 96815 62 low-income homes · Studio: 15 · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 6 · In service since 2017 · For older adults
- Malulani Hale HUD-assisted 114 N Kuakini St, Honolulu 96817 150 homes, 60 low-income · For older adults · (808) 544-1872
- Senior Residence at Kapolei HUD-assisted 91-1034 Namahoe St, Kapolei 96707 60 homes, 59 low-income · For older adults · (808) 674-2937
- Kekuilani Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) 91 1045 Kekuilani Loop, Kapolei 96707 56 homes, 55 low-income · 2 bd: 55 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Banyan Street Manor Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1122 Banyan St, Honolulu 96817 55 homes, 54 low-income · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 42 · In service since 2011 · For families · (808) 524-2731
- Wilder Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 1618 Punahou St, Honolulu 96822 55 homes, 54 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 48 · In service since 2003 · For families
- Artesian Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 1828 Young St, Honolulu 96826 54 homes, 53 low-income · 1 bd: 53 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Birch Street Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 916 Birch St, Honolulu 96814 53 homes, 52 low-income · 2 bd: 52 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Ewa Villages Phase III Tax credit (LIHTC) 91-1655 Pahika St, Ewa Beach 96706 52 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 28 · 3 bd: 20 · In service since 2016 · For families
- Hausten Gardens Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 808 Hausten St, Honolulu 96826 50 homes, 49 low-income · 1 bd: 49 · In service since 2018 · For older adults · (808) 947-3423
- River Pauahi Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1155 River St, Honolulu 96817 49 homes, 48 low-income · 1 bd: 41 · 2 bd: 7 · In service since 2016 · For families · (808) 277-2263
- The Courtyards at Mililani Mauka Tax credit (LIHTC) 95 1021 Koolani Drive, Mililani 96789 48 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Pauahi Elderly HUD-assisted 167 N Pauahi St, Honolulu 96817 48 homes, 47 low-income · For older adults · (808) 524-5844
- Hale Makana O Nanakuli Tax credit (LIHTC) 89 201 Lepeka Avenue, Waianae 96792 47 low-income homes · 1 bd: 15 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 24 · In service since 2013 · For families
- Piikoi Vista Tax credit (LIHTC) 1326 Piikoi St, Honolulu 96814 47 low-income homes · 1 bd: 47 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Senior Residence at Kaneohe B Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 45 705 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe 96744 75 homes, 44 low-income · 1 bd: 30 · In service since 2000 · For older adults · (808) 235-2898
- Kaneohe Elderly Tax credit (LIHTC) 45 457 Meli Place, Kaneohe 96744 44 homes, 43 low-income · 1 bd: 43 · In service since 1999 · For older adults
- Kaneohe Elderly Project HUD-assisted 45-457 Meli Pl, Kaneohe 96744 44 homes, 43 low-income · For older adults · (808) 235-4399
- Whitmore Circle Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 111 N Circle Makai St, Wahiawa 96786 44 homes, 43 low-income · 1 bd: 40 · 2 bd: 3 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- 220 California Tax credit (LIHTC) 220 California Ave, Wahiawa 96786 42 homes, 41 low-income · 1 bd: 41 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Nanaikeola Senior Apts HUD-assisted 87-122 Nanaikeola St, Waianae 96792 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (808) 668-4702
- Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Senior Res at Maluhia HUD-assisted 1111 Hala Dr, Honolulu 96817 40 homes, 39 low-income · For older adults · (808) 842-1082
- Kewalo Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1407 Kewalo St, Honolulu 96822 38 low-income homes · 2 bd: 37 · In service since 2014 · For families · (808) 531-3233
- Keola Hoomalu Elderly HUD-assisted 85-259 Plantation Rd, Waianae 96792 35 low-income homes · For older adults · (808) 524-2731
- Philip Street Elderly Housing HUD-assisted 1515 Philip St, Honolulu 96826 34 low-income homes · For older adults · (808) 949-2555
- Kulana Nani HUD-assisted 46-229 Kahuhipa St, Kaneohe 96744 160 homes, 32 low-income · For families · (808) 247-0602
- Kaluanui Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 6950 Hawaii Kai Dr, Honolulu 96825 31 low-income homes · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 21 · In service since 2003 · For older adults
- Makalapa Manor Apartments HUD-assisted 99-120 Kohomua St, Aiea 96701 122 homes, 24 low-income · For families · (808) 487-7114
- Kalani Garden Apartments HUD-assisted 95-081 Kipapa Dr, Mililani 96789 119 homes, 24 low-income · For families · (808) 623-9811
- Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Hale Kuhao HUD-assisted 94-909 Kauolu Pl, Waipahu 96797 24 homes, 23 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 678-0892
- Old Vineyard ST HUD-assisted 265 Vineyard St, Honolulu 96813 32 homes, 22 low-income · For families · (808) 524-2731
- Arc of Hawaii Housing Proj. No. 11 HUD-assisted 1703 Fern St, Honolulu 96826 23 homes, 20 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 737-7995
- Senior Residence at Kapolei Phase II HUD-assisted 91-1098 Namahoe St, Kapolei 96707 20 low-income homes · For older adults · (808) 674-2937
- Res Services Project of Harc III HUD-assisted 83 Kihapai St, Kailua 96734 18 homes, 17 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 737-7995
- Arc of Hawaii Housing Proj. No. 12 HUD-assisted 91-824A Hanakahi St, Ewa Beach 96706 18 homes, 15 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 689-0754
- Helemano Plantation Village HUD-assisted 64-1510 Kamehameha Hwy, Wahiawa 96786 15 homes, 12 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 622-3929
- Hale Alohi HUD-assisted 3443 Pahoa Ave, Honolulu 96816 13 homes, 12 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 735-6687
- SHDC No. 1 HUD-assisted 317B Olomana St, Kailua 96734 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (808) 599-6230
- The Duplex HUD-assisted 1296 Hooli Cir, Pearl City 96782 10 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (808) 737-2523
- Residential SVCS. Proj. of Harc II HUD-assisted 99-545 Halawa Heights Rd, Aiea 96701 12 homes, 9 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 737-7995
- Arc of Hawaii Housing Project No. 7 HUD-assisted 852A Paahana St, Honolulu 96816 10 homes, 8 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 737-7995
- Arc of Hawaii Housing Project Number 8 HUD-assisted 94-060 Poailani Cir, Waipahu 96797 10 homes, 8 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 737-7995
- Arc of Hawaii Project Number 10 HUD-assisted 1660 Lusitana St, Honolulu 96813 10 homes, 8 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 737-7995
- Residential Services Project IV HUD-assisted 3705 Mahina Ave, Honolulu 96816 10 homes, 8 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 737-7995
- Hale Malie HUD-assisted 46-269 Punawai St, Kaneohe 96744 8 homes, 7 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 247-7370
- Hale Noho HUD-assisted 45-545 Awapapa Pl, Kaneohe 96744 8 homes, 7 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 737-2523
- Ko Kakou Hale HUD-assisted 45-616 Duncan Dr, Kaneohe 96744 8 homes, 7 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 236-1216
- Hale Koho HUD-assisted 1316 Dominis St, Honolulu 96822 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 523-5852
- Hale Kokua Kai HUD-assisted 91-1001 Niolo St, Ewa Beach 96706 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 685-6136
- Hale Oli HUD-assisted 91-1030 Fort Weaver Rd, Ewa Beach 96706 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 687-6286
- SHDC No. 6 HUD-assisted 47-690 Hui Alala St, Kaneohe 96744 6 homes, 5 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 599-6230
- Weinberg Hale Haiku HUD-assisted 46-273 Haiku Rd, Kaneohe 96744 6 homes, 5 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 599-6230
- Weinberg Hale Lolii HUD-assisted 45-498 Lolii St, Kaneohe 96744 6 homes, 5 low-income · For people with disabilities · (808) 599-6230
11 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Honolulu County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 3 agencies serve in Honolulu County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $32,350 | $53,900 | $86,250 |
| 2 people | $37,000 | $61,600 | $98,600 |
| 3 people | $41,600 | $69,300 | $110,900 |
| 4 people | $46,200 | $77,000 | $123,200 |
| 5 people | $49,900 | $83,200 | $133,100 |
| 6 people | $53,600 | $89,350 | $142,950 |
| 7 people | $57,540 | $95,500 | $152,800 |
| 8 people | $64,070 | $101,650 | $162,650 |
Area median income: $133,400. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Urban Honolulu, HI MSA. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $1,652 – $2,020
- 1 bedroom $1,756 – $2,146
- 2 bedrooms $2,288 – $2,796
- 3 bedrooms $3,168 – $3,872
- 4 bedrooms $3,824 – $4,674
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- City and County of Honolulu Section 8 vouchers · 5,126 vouchers (808) 768-7096 City and County of Honolulu: cchs8@honolulu.gov
- Hawaii Public Housing Authority Public housing · 4,667 public housing units (808) 832-4694 Hawaii Public Housing Authority: hpha@hawaii.gov
- Hawaii Public Housing Authority Section 8 vouchers · 4,530 vouchers (808) 832-4694 Hawaii Public Housing Authority: hpha@hawaii.gov
Housing agencies in Hawaii Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Hawaii
What Hawaii law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- Haw. Rev. Stat. §521-44(b)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 14 days
- Haw. Rev. Stat. §521-44(c)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 10 calendar days
- Haw. Rev. Stat. §521-68(a)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 45 days
- Haw. Rev. Stat. §521-71(a)-(c)
- Only a court order can remove youHaw. Rev. Stat. §521-63(c)
- Repair and deduct from the rentHaw. Rev. Stat. §521-64(c)-(d)
Help
Where to get help with rent in Honolulu County
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in Honolulu County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Money Management International - Honolulu
500 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 7400, Honolulu · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 2 more
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Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement
91-1270 Kinoiki St, Kapolei
Also serves in other languages.
- Budget and financial counseling
- Budget and credit workshops
- and 3 more
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Hawaii Homeownership Center
1259 Aala St Ste 201, Honolulu
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Budget and financial counseling
- and 5 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Honolulu County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Hawaii, the average home bill was $212 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$5,084
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $2,542
- Security deposit
- $2,542
- Total
- $5,084
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Honolulu County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $1,836; 1 bedroom: $1,951; 2 bedrooms: $2,542; 3 bedrooms: $3,520; 4 bedrooms: $4,249. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Honolulu County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($2,542) without spending more than 30% of income takes $48.88 an hour full time, or $101,680 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Honolulu County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $77,000 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Honolulu County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $2,288 and $2,796 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Honolulu County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $2,080 in 96731 to $3,810 in 96825. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Honolulu County?
HUD lists 125 properties with homes for low-income households in Honolulu County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Honolulu County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Honolulu County, 58% of renter households are in that position; in Hawaii, 57%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).