#Kehaulani Costa

Hawaiʻi County Council considering leasing 6 residential properties to nonprofits

Hawaiʻi County purchased the single-family homes using $6.4 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Big Island nonprofits granted $6 million to decrease islandwide homelessness

The Hawaiʻi County Council passed the fourth round of funding from the Homelessness and Housing Fund despite questions regarding efficiency in usage and results.

Former Hilo hospital set to transform into a resource hub beginning this fall

Developers are invited to bid on the first phase of renovations at the historic Hilo Memorial Hospital, which will be transformed into a comprehensive resource hub focused on housing stabilization and community support.

Hawaiʻi County is now taking proposals for its affordable housing production program

County funding priorities include: targeting households earning 81% to 140% of area median income, supporting initiatives for lasting homeownership and preserving existing affordable housing units.