Kauai 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 | $1,766/mo | $1,589 – $1,943/mo |
| 1 BR | $1,777/mo | $1,599 – $1,955/mo |
| 2 BR | $2,332/mo | $2,099 – $2,565/mo |
| 3 BR | $2,866/mo | $2,579 – $3,153/mo |
| 4 BR | $3,179/mo | $2,861 – $3,497/mo |
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Kauai County, HI (FY 2026)
Source: HUD FY 2026 data for Kauai County. Payment standard ranges shown are 90–110% of FMR; actual standards vary by housing authority.
Housing authority serving Kauai County
- Kauai County Housing Agency
4444 Rice St Ste 330, Lihue, HI, 96766 · 8082414440
Am I eligible?
To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher in Kauai 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 | $47,600 |
| 2 people | $54,400 |
| 3 people | $61,200 |
| 4 people | $67,950 |
| 5 people | $73,400 |
| 6 people | $78,850 |
| 7 people | $84,300 |
| 8 people | $89,700 |
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 Kauai 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.
- 53 income-restricted units of 54 total15 1BR, 23 2BR, 15 3BRBuilt 20214% LIHTCCompliance through ~2051
WAIMEA HUAKAI
4548 CARL FURUTANI STREET, WAIMEA, HI, 9679634 income-restricted units of 35 total8 1BR, 20 2BR, 6 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050KOA E MAKANA (AKA KOA E WORKFORCE HOUSING)
5326 BLAKE DR, KOLOA, HI, 96756133 income-restricted units of 134 total42 1BR, 59 2BR, 32 3BRBuilt 20204% LIHTCCompliance through ~2050RICE CAMP II (KANIKO O)
4215 HOALA ST, LIHUE, HI, 9676629 income-restricted unitsBuilt 20164% LIHTCCompliance through ~2046KOLOPUA PRINCEVILLE
5 4344 KUHIO HWY, PRINCEVILLE, HI, 9672243 income-restricted units of 44 total16 1BR, 15 2BR, 12 3BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045RICE CAMP KANIKOO
4215 HOALA ST, LIHUE, HI, 9676659 income-restricted units of 60 total38 1BR, 21 2BRBuilt 20154% LIHTCCompliance through ~2045PAANAU VILLAGE PHASE II
5164 PAANAU RD, KOLOA, HI, 9675649 income-restricted units of 50 total20 1BR, 20 2BR, 9 3BRBuilt 20124% LIHTCCompliance through ~2042KOLOA HALE OHANA APTS
3985 OHUOHU ROAD, KOLOA, HI, 9675647 income-restricted units4 1BR, 43 2BRBuilt 2010Tax-exempt bondCompliance through ~2040KALEPA VILLAGE PHASE 3
4690 KALEPA CIR, LIHUE, HI, 9676640 income-restricted units16 1BR, 24 2BRBuilt 20084% LIHTCCompliance through ~2038KEKAHA PLANTATION ELDERLY
8210 IWIPOLENA RD, KEKAHA, HI, 9675236 income-restricted units36 1BRBuilt 20074% + 9% LIHTCCompliance through ~2037KALEPA VILLAGE PHASE 2B
4690 KALEPA CIR, LIHUE, HI, 9676640 income-restricted units4 1BR, 16 2BR, 20 3BRBuilt 20044% LIHTCCompliance through ~2034
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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