Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Hilo, HI
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Hilo with roughly 1,083 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $357 to $573 per month. Median reported wait: about 47 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Hilo
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Hilo
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanakila Homes I Public Housing | 338 | $573 | 47 mo |
| Hilo Hale Ohana LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Phase 3 LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Hale Hoaloha LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $528 | — |
| Riverside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | $431 | — |
| Kamana Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | $462 | — |
| Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Phase 1 LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| E Komo Mai Apts LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Mohouli Senior Phase 1 §202 Senior | 39 | $449 | — |
| Lincoln Courtside LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Haili Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 | 35 | $366 | — |
| 2020 Kinoole Senior Residences LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Phase 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Hilo Maile Terrace LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Hale Ulu Hoi Ii PB Section 8 | 18 | $357 | — |
| Hale Ulu Hoi PB Section 8 | 17 | $478 | — |
| Hilo Hale §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Shdc No. 2 §811 | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Hilo (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hale Hoaloha LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $528 | — |
| Riverside Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 69 | $431 | — |
| Kamana Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | 61 | $462 | — |
| Lincoln Courtside LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Haili Elderly Apartments PB Section 8 | 35 | $366 | — |
| Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Phase 2 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Hale Ulu Hoi Ii PB Section 8 | 18 | $357 | — |
| Hale Ulu Hoi PB Section 8 | 17 | $478 | — |
Public housing developments in Hilo
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lanakila Homes I Public Housing | 338 | $573 | 47 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Hilo
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilo Hale Ohana LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Phase 3 LIHTC | 93 | — | — |
| Mohouli Heights Senior Neighborhood Phase 1 LIHTC | 59 | — | — |
| E Komo Mai Apts LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| 2020 Kinoole Senior Residences LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Hilo Maile Terrace LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Hawaii County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Hawaii County: studio $1,592, 1-BR $1,603, 2-BR $2,076, 3-BR $2,622, 4-BR $3,024.
Full FMR table for Hawaii County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Hilo
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Kailua Kona, HI
- Kailua-kona, HI
- Kamuela, HI
- Honolulu, HI
- Ewa Beach, HI
- Pearl City, HI
- Kapolei, HI
- Kahului, HI
- Wahiawa, HI
- Waianae, HI
- Wailuku, HI
- Mililani, HI
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.