Waimaha/sunflower Public Housing Waianae, HI
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Waimaha/sunflower is a Public Housing community in Waianae, HI with 259 units reporting 88% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $540/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 5 months.
259
total units
88%
occupancy
$540
avg resident rent
5 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 85-965 Mill St, Waianae, HI 96792 Map → |
| Average household income | $22,494/yr |
| Average personal income | $6,503/yr |
| People per unit | 3.5 |
| Moved in within last year | 1% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 88% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 97% |
| One-bedroom share | 20% |
How to apply at Waimaha/sunflower
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 85-965 Mill St, Waianae; 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 (~$540/mo average here).
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Waimaha/sunflower 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 Waimaha/sunflower?
Residents report average rents near $540/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 Waimaha/sunflower?
Contact the management office at 85-965 Mill St in Waianae. 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.