County of Hawaii Public Housing Kamuela, HI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
County of Hawaii is a Public Housing community in Kamuela, HI with 103 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $586/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 20 months.
103
total units
95%
occupancy
$586
avg resident rent
20 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 65-1189 Opelo Rd, Kamuela, HI 96743 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,226/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,071/yr |
| People per unit | 2.7 |
| Moved in within last year | 16% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 76% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 52% |
How to apply at County of Hawaii
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 65-1189 Opelo Rd, Kamuela; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$586/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Kamuela
- Waimea Elderly §202 Senior
- Ouli Ekahi LIHTC
- Kamuela Senior Housing LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shdc No. 8 §811 | Honokaa | 10.7 km |
| Ke Kumu Ekahi LIHTC | Waikoloa | 11.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Kamuela
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does County of Hawaii have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at County of Hawaii?
Residents report average rents near $586/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at County of Hawaii?
Contact the management office at 65-1189 Opelo Rd in Kamuela. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.