Our Purpose
The Host Housing Support Program provides financial assistance to households offering housing to individuals and families displaced by the Maui wildfires. 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, which can be extended for up to 6 months.
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. Apply in person at our Kākoʻo Maui Resource Center or online at the link below.
For additional questions and support, please contact our team at maui@hawaiiancouncil.org
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Who can Qualify
Documents Needed to Apply
Who Can Qualify
Who Can Qualify
- The Host must be a Resident of the State of Hawaiʻi, hosting a family/individual(s) displaced by the Maui wildfires
- The survivor family/individual’s pre-disaster primary residence, whether rented or owned, must be located in a confirmed disaster-impacted geographic area within Maui County. 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 the Maui wildfires
- 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.
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- 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
- Rental or Mortgage Agreement for Host Family verifying address
- 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
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, for up to 6 months
- $4 million commitment from Red Cross & HCF, in partnership with Maui County
This wildfire recovery project was funded in part by a grant from the American Red Cross
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Your contributions help to support displaced individuals and families impacted by the Maui wildfires.
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