Kamana Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 Hilo, HI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kamana Elderly is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Hilo, HI with 61 units reporting 95% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $462/month on average.
61
total units
95%
occupancy
$462
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 | 145 Kamana St, Hilo, HI 96720 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,148/yr |
| Average personal income | $19,218/yr |
| People per unit | 1 |
| Moved in within last year | 13% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 73% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 95% |
| One-bedroom share | 100% |
How to apply at Kamana Elderly
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 145 Kamana 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 (~$462/mo average here).
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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 |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kamana Elderly 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 Kamana Elderly?
Residents report average rents near $462/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 Kamana Elderly?
Contact the management office at 145 Kamana 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.