How many low income apartments are in Waipahu, HI?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Waipahu with approximately 521 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Waipahu?

Tenant-paid rents in Waipahu's assisted buildings typically range from about $372 to $622 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 Waipahu?

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 Waipahu?

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 Waipahu, HI

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Waipahu with roughly 521 assisted units — including 4 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 $372 to $622 per month.

assisted properties

521

subsidized units

$497

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Waipahu

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Waipahu

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Jack Hall Memorial Waipahu PB Section 8	143	$555	—
Waipahu Hall LIHTC	72	—	—
Waipahu Hall LIHTC	72	—	—
Waipahu Hall Elderly PB Section 8	71	$397	—
Mokuola Vista LIHTC	70	—	—
Waipahu Tower LIHTCPB Section 8	62	$622	—
Hale Kuha'o §811	23	$372	—
Arc of Hi Hsg Proj No 8 PB Section 8	8	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Waipahu (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
Jack Hall Memorial Waipahu PB Section 8	143	$555	—
Waipahu Hall Elderly PB Section 8	71	$397	—
Waipahu Tower LIHTCPB Section 8	62	$622	—
Arc of Hi Hsg Proj No 8 PB Section 8	8	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Waipahu

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
Waipahu Hall LIHTC	72	—	—
Waipahu Hall LIHTC	72	—	—
Mokuola Vista LIHTC	70	—	—

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 Waipahu

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.