How many low income apartments are in Kahului, HI?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Kahului with approximately 677 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Kahului?

Tenant-paid rents in Kahului's assisted buildings typically range from about $487 to $749 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Kahului?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Kahului?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Maui County: about $2,000/mo for one-bedroom and $2,624/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kahului, HI

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kahului with roughly 677 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $487 to $749 per month.

assisted properties

677

subsidized units

$618

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Kahului

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kahului

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Hale Mahaolu Elua PB Section 8	179	$520	—
Kahului Lani Ii LIHTC	83	—	—
Kahului Lani I LIHTC	82	—	—
Kahului Town Terrace LIHTC	72	—	—
Kahului Town Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Luana Gardens Iii PB Section 8	62	$600	—
Hale Mahaolu Elima §202 Senior	59	$487	—
Luana Gardens Ii PB Section 8	53	$749	—
Maui Kokua Housing §811	6	—	—
Mana Ola Na Keanuenue PB Section 8	5	—	—
Hale Kanaloa Housing PB Section 8	4	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Kahului (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 Mahaolu Elua PB Section 8	179	$520	—
Kahului Town Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Luana Gardens Iii PB Section 8	62	$600	—
Luana Gardens Ii PB Section 8	53	$749	—
Mana Ola Na Keanuenue PB Section 8	5	—	—
Hale Kanaloa Housing PB Section 8	4	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Kahului

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
Kahului Lani Ii LIHTC	83	—	—
Kahului Lani I LIHTC	82	—	—
Kahului Town Terrace LIHTC	72	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Maui County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Maui County: studio $1,896, 1-BR $2,000, 2-BR $2,624, 3-BR $3,398, 4-BR $4,236.

Full FMR table for Maui County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Kahului

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.