Puuwai Momi Public Housing Honolulu, HI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Puuwai Momi is a Public Housing community in Honolulu, HI with 363 units reporting 85% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $790/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 21 months.
363
total units
85%
occupancy
$790
avg resident rent
21 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 2907 Ala Ilima St, Honolulu, HI 96818 Map → |
| Average household income | $32,688/yr |
| Average personal income | $9,597/yr |
| People per unit | 3.4 |
| Moved in within last year | 2% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 72% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 93% |
| One-bedroom share | 13% |
How to apply at Puuwai Momi
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 2907 Ala Ilima 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 (~$790/mo average here).
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Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
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| Kuhio Park Terrace Towers a LIHTC | Honolulu | 1.7 km |
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| Kapuna Apartment Associates, Lp PB Section 8 | Honolulu | 3.5 km |
| Senior Residence at Maluhia §202 Senior | Honolulu | 3.5 km |
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Puuwai Momi 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 Puuwai Momi?
Residents report average rents near $790/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 Puuwai Momi?
Contact the management office at 2907 Ala Ilima 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.