| AGENCY | OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT |
| DEPARTMENT HEAD | Stephen J. Arnett, Housing Administrator |
| ADDRESS/LOCATION | 50 Wailuku Drive, Hilo, HI 96720-2456 1990 Kino`ole Street, Suite 105, Hilo, HI 96720-5293 (Section 8 Division) |
| HOURS OF OPERATION | 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM, and by appointment |
| PHONE NUMBERS | (808) 961-8379 (808) 959-4642 (Section 8 Division) |
| FAX NUMBERS | (808) 961-8685 (808) 959-9308 (Section 8 Division) |
| EMAIL ADDRESSES | ohcd@co.hawaii.hi.us sec8info@co.hawaii.hi.us (Section 8 Division) |
| DESCRIPTION | OHCD is responsible for the planning, administration and operation of all of the County of Hawaii's housing programs such as the Section 8 rental assistance for qualified families. Its overall goal is to provide for the development of viable communities in Hawaii County by providing decent housing, suitable living environments and expanding economic opportunities. |
| FAIR HOUSING | Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity in Housing In the State of Hawaii, it is illegal to Discriminate Against Any Person Because of Religion, Color, Sex, Ancestry/National origin, Age, Marital status, Disability, Race, Familial status, HIV infection, Sex or Sexual orientation. If you believe you been denied housing because of your:
Please contact the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission (HCRC) at 974-4000 (enter extension 68636#); or Print out a questionnaire form, complete it and mail to:
*The Commission does not handle any unfair treatment that is not due to one or more of the above reasons. You may contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) toll free at: 1-800-374-3247; or Print out a complaint form, complete it, and mail it to: Office of Fair Housing and Equal
Opportunity Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act), prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings, and in other housing-related transactions based on:
REMEMBER: IT IS ILLEGAL FOR AN OWNER OR ANY OTHER PERSON ENGAGING IN A REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTION, OR FOR A REAL ESTATE BROKER OR SALESPERSON TO RETALIATE AGAINST YOU FOR FILING A COMPLAINT OR FOR CONTACTING THIS COMMISSION. Fair Housing Enforcement Program - Legal Aid Society of Hawaii
If you have additional questions or need assistance in completing any of the complaint forms, please call the Office of Housing and Community Development at (808) 961-8379. Fair Housing Resources: Fair Housing in Hawai`i Poster
Fair Housing Laws and Executive Orders - Full text of the Fair Housing Laws and Presidential Executive Orders at HUD's Website. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY |
| WEB SITE LINKS | PDF files: Hawai'i County Housing Agency Workshop - February 3, 2010 2005 - 2009 County of Hawai`i Consolidated Plan 2007 Homeless Point-in-Time Count by FAQ Hawai`i, Inc. 2009 Allowance for Tenant Furnished Utilities and Other Services: Multi-Family 2009 Allowance for Tenant Furnished Utilities and Other Services: Single-Family 2009 Affordable Rent and Sales Guidelines 2009 Income Schedule by Family Size Housing Policy Study 2006 by SMS Research & Marketing Services, Inc. Housing Policy Study 2006: The Hidden Homeless and Households at Risk of Homelessness by SMS Research & Marketing Services, Inc. Home Repair Loan DHHL Home Repair Loan Downpayment Assistance Loan Kamakoa at Waikoloa Draft Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Program's 2008 Action Plan
for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Program: 2010 Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) Proposal Packet |
