Smith-beretania Apts. PB Section 8 Honolulu, HI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Smith-beretania Apts. is a Project-Based Section 8 community in Honolulu, HI with 163 units reporting 96% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $504/month on average.
163
total units
96%
occupancy
$504
avg resident rent
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reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Project-Based Section 8 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1170 Nuuanu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96817 Map → |
| Average household income | $20,785/yr |
| Average personal income | $11,273/yr |
| People per unit | 1.8 |
| Moved in within last year | 4% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 89% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 50% |
How to apply at Smith-beretania Apts.
Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
- Call or visit the management office at 1170 Nuuanu Ave, 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 (~$504/mo average here).
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|---|---|---|
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Smith-beretania Apts. have?
Project-Based Section 8. Project-Based Section 8: HUD contracts cover the gap between about 30% of your income and the approved rent for this building. Apply at the management office.
How much is rent at Smith-beretania Apts.?
Residents report average rents near $504/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 Smith-beretania Apts.?
Contact the management office at 1170 Nuuanu Ave 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.