Kekaha Ha`aheo Public Housing Waimea, HI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Kekaha Ha`aheo is a Public Housing community in Waimea, HI with 321 units reporting 92% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $742/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 37 months.
321
total units
92%
occupancy
$742
avg resident rent
37 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Average household income | $31,055/yr |
| Average personal income | $12,397/yr |
| People per unit | 2.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 9% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 88% |
| One-bedroom share | 52% |
How to apply at Kekaha Ha`aheo
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; 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 (~$742/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Waimea
- Waimea Huakai LIHTC
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kekaha Elderly PB Section 8 | Kekaha | 4.3 km |
| Kekaha Plantation Elderly LIHTC | Kekaha | 4.3 km |
| Kekaha Elderly PB Section 8 | Kekaha | 4.3 km |
| Kekaha Plantation Elderly LIHTC | Kekaha | 4.3 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Kekaha Ha`aheo 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 Kekaha Ha`aheo?
Residents report average rents near $742/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 Kekaha Ha`aheo?
Contact the management office in Waimea. 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.