Hale Hoaloha LIHTCPB Section 8 Hilo, HI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Hale Hoaloha is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hilo, HI with 80 units reporting 89% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $528/month on average.
80
total units
89%
occupancy
$528
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) |
|---|---|
| Address | 119 W Lanikaula St, Hilo, HI 96720 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,064/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,420/yr |
| People per unit | 3.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 15% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 77% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 15% |
How to apply at Hale Hoaloha
LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
- Call or visit the management office at 119 W Lanikaula St, Hilo; 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 (~$528/mo average here).
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- E Komo Mai Apts LIHTC
- Mohouli Senior Phase 1 §202 Senior
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- Haili Elderly Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Phase 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hilo | 2 km |
| Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Phase 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hilo | 2 km |
| 2020 Kinoole Senior Residences LIHTC | Hilo | 2.4 km |
| Hilo Hale §811 | Hilo | 2.4 km |
| 2020 Kinoole Senior Residences LIHTC | Hilo | 2.4 km |
| Hilo Hale §811 | Hilo | 2.4 km |
| Keaau Elderly §202 Senior | Keaau | 10.5 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hilo
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Hale Hoaloha have?
Project-Based Section 8; Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). LIHTC tax-credit: units reserved for households within set income bands renting below market rate. Apply at the leasing office; you'll need steady income within limits.
How much is rent at Hale Hoaloha?
Residents report average rents near $528/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 Hale Hoaloha?
Contact the management office at 119 W Lanikaula St in Hilo. 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.