Kalakaua Homes Public Housing Honolulu, HI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kalakaua Homes is a Public Housing community in Honolulu, HI with 583 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $424/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 63 months.
583
total units
88%
occupancy
$424
avg resident rent
63 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1541 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96826 Map → |
| Average household income | $17,503/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,682/yr |
| People per unit | 1.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 92% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 98% |
| One-bedroom share | 82% |
How to apply at Kalakaua Homes
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 1541 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu; 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 (~$424/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ola Ka Ilima Artspace Lofts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Honolulu | 0.8 km |
| Wilder Vista LIHTC | Honolulu | 0.8 km |
| Artesian Vista LIHTC | Honolulu | 0.8 km |
| Kalakaua Vista LIHTC | Honolulu | 1.1 km |
| Hale Kewalo LIHTC | Honolulu | 1.4 km |
| Royal Kinau Apts LIHTC | Honolulu | 1.4 km |
| Hausten Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8 | Honolulu | 1.4 km |
| Halekauwila Place LIHTC | Honolulu | 1.7 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kalakaua Homes 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 Kalakaua Homes?
Residents report average rents near $424/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 Kalakaua Homes?
Contact the management office at 1541 Kalakaua Ave in Honolulu. 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.