HOʻĀLA ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
FUNDED BY THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
our purpose
The purpose of the Hoʻāla Assistance Program (HAP) is to provide emergency financial assistance to Hawaiʻi residents facing hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. HAP is made possible through funding from the Hawaii Resilience Fund (Hawaiʻi Community Foundation and Pierre & Pam Omidyar) and the City and County of Honolulu as a part of the City & County of Honolulu's Household Hardship Relief Program. Assistance is awarded 1 per household and all payments are paid directly to the vendors.
what we fund
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mortgage payment
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rent payment
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utility services
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licensed child and elder services
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extended medical coverage (COBRA)
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internet service (up to $75 per month)
Funds will go directly to vendors whom you have an obligation with.
What county are you a resident of?
HONOLULU
COUNTY RESIDENTS
eligibility
for Honolulu County Residents
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Honolulu County Resident
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18 years of age or older
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Demonstrates a loss of income and/or increased financial need directly resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic
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Household income is 100% AMI or lower
required documents
for Honolulu County Residents
Honolulu County 100% Area Median Income (AMI) Table
Household Size
1 person
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 people
6 people
7 people
8 people
9 people
10 people
$120,500
$130,200
$139,800
$149,500
$161,500
Annual Household Income
$84,400
$96,400
$108,500
$173,500
$185,500
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Proof of Oahu Residency (one of the following):
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Valid Hawaii State ID or Drivers License showing Oahu residency;
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or another form of Photo ID and documentation showing applicant’s name and address (i.e. utility, bank, and/or medical statements, paystubs);
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Income and Asset Limit Verification (Required for all income generating household members):
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2 most recent paystubs;
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and most recent detailed bank statement for all accounts (must show transactions);
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and public benefits, pension and/or retirement statement(s) (if applicable)
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and 2019 or 2018 tax returns for (self-employed individuals)
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Proof of Hardship due to COVID-19 - one of the following:
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Written notice from employer indicating loss of income due to COVID-19
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Or other valid documentation showing hardship due to COVID-19
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Document Reflecting Outstanding Payment (upload all applicable documents for your request):
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Most recent Mortgage Statement
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Most recent Rental Statement and/or Lease Agreement
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Most recent Utility Statement (gas & electric, all other utility requests will depend on available funding)
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Most recent statement from Licensed Childcare Service or DHS provider
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Most recent statement from Licensed Eldercare Service
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Most recent medical bill (i.e. COBRA payments)
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funding requirements
for Honolulu County Residents
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As of July 1, 2020 up to $2,000 per household for mortgage, rent, utilities, medical and child and eldercare paid directly to vendor
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An additional $500 per household for licensed/certified childcare paid directly to vendor
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Approved applicants may apply for additional monthly payments (up to 6 months) if household eligibility remains the same
Please read before continuing
Unfortunately we are not accepting new applications at this time.
Due to overwhelming response, we will not be accepting returning applicants after
5:00pm, Monday, December 14, 2020
Completed applications are being handled on a first come first served basis and will be processed as long as funds are available.
Returning applicants that applied prior to September 2, 2020 please contact your care advocates or email us at hoala@hawaiiancouncil.org, all others click the "returning applicants link"
HAWAIʻI, MAUI, & KAUAʻI
COUNTY RESIDENTS
Due to limited funding, we are no longer accepting new applications from these counties
We encourage any Native Hawaiian Applicants from Hawaiʻi, Maui, & Kauaʻi Counties to apply for our Kahiau program. Click on the button below for more information.
If you have already started an application or completed the pre-screening form for this program, please await further instructions regarding the status of your application.
Household Size
1 person
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 people
6 people
7 people
8 people
$100,700
$108,800
$116,850
$124,900
$132,950
Honolulu County
$70,500
$80,600
$90,650
$77,700
$83,900
$90,100
$96,300
$102,550
Hawaiʻi County
$54,400
$62,150
$69,900
$77,700
$83,950
$90,150
$96,350
$102,600
Kauai County
$54,400
$62,150
$69,900
$82,000
$88,600
$95,140
$101,700
$108,250
Maui County
$57,400
$65,600
$73,800
Household Size
1 person
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 people
6 people
7 people
8 people
$62,937.50
$68,000
$73,031.25
$124,900
$132,950
Honolulu County
$44,062.50
$50,375
$56,656.25
$77,700
$83,900
$90,100
$96,300
$102,550
Hawaiʻi County
$54,400
$62,150
$69,900
$77,700
$83,950
$90,150
$96,350
$102,600
Kauai County
$54,400
$62,150
$69,900
$82,000
$88,600
$95,140
$101,700
$108,250
Maui County
$57,400
$65,600
$73,800
80% Area Median Income (AMI) Table for Hawaiʻi 2021
Household Size
1 person
2 people
3 people
4 people
5 people
6 people
7 people
8 people
$96,650
$104,400
$112,150
$119,850
$127,600
Honolulu County
$67,700
$77,350
$87,000
$79.850
$86,250
$92,600
$99,000
$105,400
Hawaiʻi County
$55,900
$63,850
$71,850
$81,550
$88,100
$94,600
$101,150
$107,650
Kauai County
$57,100
$65,250
$73,400
$82,650
$89,300
$95,900
$102,500
$109,100
Maui County
$57,900
$66,150
$74,400