Hawaii County, HI
Section 8 Fair Market Rents · FY 2026
Fair Market Rents by bedroom size
HUD sets FMRs annually. Local PHAs set their payment standards at 90–110% of FMR (higher with HUD approval) — the ranges below are estimates; confirm with the housing authority.
| Bedroom size | Fair Market Rent | Est. payment standard range |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,592/mo | $1,433 – $1,751/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,603/mo | $1,443 – $1,763/mo |
| 2 BR | $2,076/mo | $1,868 – $2,284/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,622/mo | $2,360 – $2,884/mo |
| 4 BR | $3,024/mo | $2,722 – $3,326/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Hawaii County, HI (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Hawaii County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Hawaii County
- County of Hawaii
1990 Kinoole St Ste 102, Hilo, HI, 96720 · 8089594642
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Hawaii County, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI for at least 75% of new vouchers.
| Household size | Max gross annual income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $42,350 |
| 2 people | $48,400 |
| 3 people | $54,450 |
| 4 people | $60,500 |
| 5 people | $65,350 |
| 6 people | $70,200 |
| 7 people | $75,050 |
| 8 people | $79,900 |
Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary by housing authority. Learn more about eligibility →
Income-restricted housing in Hawaii County
These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.
VILLAGES OF LAIOPUA
74-2858 OHEMAKAI ST, KAILUA-KONA, HI, 9674059 income-restricted units of 60 total27 2BR, 26 3BR, 6 4BR+Built 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051PAPAALOA ELDERLY HOUSING
35-1981 OLA MAMALOHOA HWY, PAPAALOA, HI, 9678020 income-restricted units of 21 total20 1BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051MOHOULI HEIGHTS SENIOR NEIGHBORHOOD PHASE 3
571 KUPUNA PL, HILO, HI, 9672092 income-restricted units of 93 total92 1BRBuilt 20209% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050KAMAKANA FAMILY PHASE I
74-607 MANAWALEA STREET, KAILUA-KONA, HI, 9674084 income-restricted units of 85 total50 1BR, 34 2BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047KAMAKANA VILLAGES SENIOR
74-607E MANAWALEA STREET, KAILUA-KONA, HI, 9674085 income-restricted units85 1BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047MOHOULI HEIGHTS SENIOR NEIGHBORHOOD PHASE 2
565 KUPUNA PLACE, HILO, HI, 9672030 income-restricted units30 1BRBuilt 20174% LIHTCCompliance through ~2047KAMANA ELDERLY
145 KAMANA ST, HILO, HI, 9672061 income-restricted units of 62 total61 1BRBuilt 20169% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS
333 OHAI ST, HILO, HI, 9672073 income-restricted units of 74 total12 1BR, 55 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20144% LIHTCCompliance through ~2044MOHOULI HEIGHTS SENIOR NEIGHBORHOOD PHASE 1
555 KUPUNA PL, HILO, HI, 9672059 income-restricted units59 1BRBuilt 20134% LIHTCCompliance through ~2043E KOMO MAI APTS
816 KINOOLE ST, HILO, HI, 9672044 income-restricted units of 45 total35 1BR, 9 2BRBuilt 20114% LIHTCCompliance through ~2041AINAKEA SENIOR RESIDENCES
53 3988 AINAKEA DRIVE, KAPAAU, HI, 9675529 income-restricted units of 30 total29 1BRBuilt 20104% LIHTCCompliance through ~2040LOKAHI KAU APTS
73 4411 KAKAHIAKA ST, KAILUA KONA, HI, 96740304 income-restricted units of 306 total90 studio, 107 1BR, 107 2BRBuilt 20109% LIHTCCompliance through ~20402020 KINOOLE SENIOR RESIDENCES
2020 KINOOLE ST, HILO, HI, 9672029 income-restricted units of 30 total29 1BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037HUALALAI ELDERLY PHASE III
75 260 HUALALAI ROAD, KAILUA KONA, HI, 9674030 income-restricted units30 1BRBuilt 20074% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037KAUHALE OLU I, II, AND III
28 2026 KUMULA STREET, PEPEEKEO, HI, 96783123 income-restricted units of 124 total20 1BR, 71 2BR, 32 3BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037KAMUELA SENIOR HOUSING
64 720 KEAKA KEA PLACE, KAMUELA, HI, 9674331 income-restricted units31 1BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034HUALALAI ELDERLY PHASE II
75 258 HUALALAI ROAD, KAILUA KONA, HI, 9674036 income-restricted units36 1BRBuilt 20029% LIHTCCompliance through ~2032HALE HOALOHA
119 W LANIKAULA ST, HILO, HI, 9672080 income-restricted units of 81 total12 1BR, 30 2BR, 29 3BR, 9 4BR+Built 20019% LIHTCCompliance through ~2031HUALALAI ELDERLY PHASE I
75 256 HUALALAI ROAD, KAILUA KONA, HI, 9674029 income-restricted units of 30 total29 1BRBuilt 19989% LIHTCCompliance through ~2028- 33 income-restricted units33 3BRBuilt 19954% LIHTCCompliance through ~2025
LINCOLN COURTSIDE
400 KINOOLE ST, HILO, HI, 9672036 income-restricted units2 studio, 14 1BR, 20 2BRBuilt 19944% LIHTCCompliance through ~2024KE KUMU EKAHI
68 3340 KE KUMU PLACE, WAIKOLOA, HI, 9673847 income-restricted units of 48 total47 2BRBuilt 19934% LIHTCCompliance through ~2023HILO MAILE TERRACE
40 MAILE ST, HILO, HI, 9672024 income-restricted units18 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 19924% LIHTCCompliance through ~2022
Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →
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