Lanakila Homes I Public Housing Hilo, HI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Lanakila Homes I is a Public Housing community in Hilo, HI with 338 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $573/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 47 months.
338
total units
88%
occupancy
$573
avg resident rent
47 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 925A Ululani St, Hilo, HI 96720 Map → |
| Average household income | $24,282/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,224/yr |
| People per unit | 2.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 6% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 74% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 94% |
| One-bedroom share | 41% |
How to apply at Lanakila Homes I
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 925A Ululani 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 (~$573/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Hilo
- Hilo Hale Ohana LIHTC
- Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Phase 3 LIHTC
- Hale Hoaloha LIHTCPB Section 8
- Riverside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8
- Kamana Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8
- Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Phase 1 LIHTC
- E Komo Mai Apts LIHTC
- Mohouli Senior Phase 1 §202 Senior
- Lincoln Courtside LIHTCPB Section 8
- Haili Elderly Apartments PB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilo Maile Terrace LIHTC | Hilo | 1.1 km |
| Hale Ulu Hoi Ii PB Section 8 | Hilo | 1.1 km |
| Hale Ulu Hoi PB Section 8 | Hilo | 1.1 km |
| Shdc No. 2 §811 | Hilo | 1.1 km |
| Hilo Hale §811 | Hilo | 1.4 km |
| Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Phase 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Hilo | 2.8 km |
| 2020 Kinoole Senior Residences LIHTC | Hilo | 3.4 km |
← All subsidized housing in Hilo
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Lanakila Homes I 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 Lanakila Homes I?
Residents report average rents near $573/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 Lanakila Homes I?
Contact the management office at 925A Ululani 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.