Host Housing Support Program

The Host Housing Support Program provides financial assistance to households offering housing to individuals and families displaced by recent the severe weather events, including Hurricane Lala.

During the initial phase of this pilot program, qualifying host households can receive financial support of $500 per person each month, depending on the size of the displaced family they are accommodating. Hosts may receive a monthly stipend of up to $2,000, while funding opportunites continue. 

It’s important to note that applicants do not need to be of Native Hawaiian descent to apply for this program.

Before you begin the application process, we kindly request that you review the following guidelines to determine if you qualify, understand the eligibility requirements, and ensure you have the necessary documents for your application.

For additional questions and support, please contact our team at kakoomai@hawaiiancouncil.org

 

How does this program work?

The level of assistance will be determined by the size of the survivor family as follows:

- $500 per person

- A maximum of $2,000 per month, while funding opportunities continue

 

Who is eligible?

The Host must be a Resident of the State of Hawaiʻi, hosting a family/individual(s) displaced by recent the severe weather events including Hurricane Lala

The survivor family/individual’s pre-disaster primary residence, whether rented or owned, must be located in a confirmed disaster-impacted geographic area. The residence should either be destroyed or have sustained significant structural damage necessitating extensive repairs. In cases where the damage is so extensive that repairs are not feasible, the family remains eligible.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must provide address of family/individuals whose home was damaged (impacted) by severe weather events, including Hurricane Lala

  • Must pass a Housing Quality Standard inspection

  • Provide a brief explanation of how these funds will be utilized

  • Comply with monthly assessments of Applicant qualifications

Housing Requirements

Survivor families must

  • Be living in the Host family’s permanent housing accommodations to qualify for this program

    • Tents and temporary shelter living are not eligible

  • Access to a safe sleeping area, bathrooms, and kitchen/cooking area

Proof of housing and/or site visits may be required.

 
APPLICATION
 

Required Documents

The following documentation is needed for the application process:

  • Identification for Host Family

    • Accepted ID includes Hawaii State ID or Driver’s License, Passport, Military ID, Out of State ID (with support of Hawaii residency), Social Security Card or Tax Documents verifying your social security number

  • W9 for the Host Family’s Head of Household

  • Identification for Adults within the Survivor family/individual(s)

    • Accepted ID includes Hawaii State ID or Driver’s License, Passport, Military ID, Out of State ID (with support of Hawaii residency), Social Security Card or Tax Documents verifying your social security number

  • Proof of Address within the impacted area for Survivor family/individual(s)

    • Any official document that lists your address

 

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