Punchbowl Homes * Public Housing Honolulu, HI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Punchbowl Homes * is a Public Housing community in Honolulu, HI with 587 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $344/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 23 months.
587
total units
88%
occupancy
$344
avg resident rent
23 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 1220 Aala St, Honolulu, HI 96817 Map → |
| Average household income | $14,322/yr |
| Average personal income | $10,806/yr |
| People per unit | 1.3 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 97% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 99% |
| One-bedroom share | 87% |
How to apply at Punchbowl 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 1220 Aala St, 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 (~$344/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Residence at Iwilei LIHTC | Honolulu | 0.8 km |
| Malulani Hale Apartments PB Section 8 | Honolulu | 0.8 km |
| Banyan Street Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | Honolulu | 0.8 km |
| Smith-beretania Apts. PB Section 8 | Honolulu | 1.1 km |
| Kapuna One Apts LIHTC | Honolulu | 1.1 km |
| Kapuna Apartment Associates, Lp PB Section 8 | Honolulu | 1.1 km |
| Kukui Towers PB Section 8 | Honolulu | 1.1 km |
| Queen Emma Tower LIHTC | Honolulu | 1.1 km |
← All subsidized housing in Honolulu
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Punchbowl 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 Punchbowl Homes *?
Residents report average rents near $344/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 Punchbowl Homes *?
Contact the management office at 1220 Aala St 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.