How many low income apartments are in Wahiawa, HI?

HUD administrative data tracks 9 subsidized properties in Wahiawa with approximately 671 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Wahiawa?

Tenant-paid rents in Wahiawa's assisted buildings typically range from about $376 to $504 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 Wahiawa?

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 Wahiawa?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Honolulu County: about $2,016/mo for one-bedroom and $2,642/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Wahiawa, HI

There are 9 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Wahiawa with roughly 671 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $376 to $504 per month. Median reported wait: about 42 months.

assisted properties

671

subsidized units

$440

typical rent

42 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Wahiawa

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Wahiawa

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Wahiawa Terrace Public Housing	150	$504	42 mo
Wilikina Apts LIHTC	119	—	—
Kawahi Maluwai Apartments PB Section 8	118	$415	—
Silvercrest §202 Senior	78	$376	—
Wilikina Park Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Whitmore Circle Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—
Whitmore Circle Apts LIHTC	44	—	—
220 California LIHTC	42	—	—
Opportunities and Resources, Inc. PB Section 8	12	$426	—

Section 8 apartments in Wahiawa (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
Kawahi Maluwai Apartments PB Section 8	118	$415	—
Wilikina Park Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Whitmore Circle Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	44	—	—
Opportunities and Resources, Inc. PB Section 8	12	$426	—

Public housing developments in Wahiawa

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
Wahiawa Terrace Public Housing	150	$504	42 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Wahiawa

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
Wilikina Apts LIHTC	119	—	—
Whitmore Circle Apts LIHTC	44	—	—
220 California LIHTC	42	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Honolulu County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Honolulu County: studio $1,877, 1-BR $2,016, 2-BR $2,642, 3-BR $3,674, 4-BR $4,432.

Full FMR table for Honolulu County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Wahiawa

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.