Hawaii Housing Agency Receives $7.45 Million Federal Grant

The Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation will use the HUD grant to help eligible people with disabilities access supportive housing.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Apartments

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The Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation was awarded a $7.45 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in October 2026. The grant helps households that require supportive housing and is part of more than $150 million in HUD awards to 21 state housing agencies and eligible organizations nationwide.

Why it matters

The grant funds rental assistance tied to supportive services, which can help people with disabilities secure affordable housing in Hawaiʻi. It also reflects federal investment in disability-focused housing programs across the country.

HUD awarded grants ranging from $3.5 million to $7.45 million, with HHFDC receiving the largest amount, out of more than $150 million distributed nationally. The number of Hawaiʻi households expected to benefit has not been disclosed.

The players

Hawaiʻi Housing Finance and Development Corporation

HHFDC is the state agency responsible for housing finance and development programs in Hawaiʻi, including supportive housing initiatives.

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD is the federal agency that oversees national housing policy and administers rental assistance and grant programs for low-income and disabled residents.

Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services

DHS is the state agency that administers public assistance and social services, and it is partnering with HHFDC to connect eligible households to housing.

The details

Recipients will connect eligible people with disabilities to affordable housing through project-based rental assistance and voluntary community-based services that support independent living. In Hawaiʻi, HHFDC is partnering with the Department of Human Services to connect eligible households with housing.

October 2026: HUD announced nationwide grant awards to 21 organizations.
November 3, 2026: Coverage of the HHFDC grant award was published.

Market Landscape

The Section 811 program provides project-based rental assistance specifically for people with disabilities, and this award continues federal funding of that model across state housing agencies. Hawaiʻi's grant sits among the largest awards in this nationwide round, reflecting how federal dollars are concentrated in a small group of state agencies.

Eligible Hawaiʻi residents with disabilities may be able to access project-based rental assistance through HHFDC and DHS as the program rolls out. Residents should check with HHFDC or the Department of Human Services for eligibility requirements and application steps.

The takeaway

Federal supportive housing grants like this one can help people with disabilities access affordable homes when housing agencies partner with health and human services offices. Residents interested in these programs should contact state agencies directly to learn about eligibility.