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Rent Relief & Eviction ResourcesRent Relief & Eviction Resources
Speak to a Housing CounselorSpeak to a Housing Counselor
Housing Quality & Improved Living ConditionsHousing Quality & Improved Living Conditions
Disaster ResourcesDisaster Resources
Pacific Insular AreasPacific Insular Areas

HomelessnessHomelessness

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am at-risk for or currently experiencing homelessness, what should I do?

HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please dial 2-1-1 and contact a homeless service provider in your area.

 

Affordable Places to LiveAffordable Places to Live

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am in search of affordable places to live, where can I get help?

HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:

 
I need rental assistance (i.e. Section 8) from HUD, am I eligible and how do I apply?

HUD has rental assistance and housing resources through the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.

Public Housing

  • Public Housing provides decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly and persons with disabilities. HUD provides federal aid to local Public Housing Authorities (PHA) that manage public housing for low-income residents at rents they can afford.
  • Eligibility: Public Housing is limited to low-income families and individuals. A Public Housing Authority determines eligibility based on 1) annual gross income, 2) whether you qualify as elderly, a person with disabilities or as a family, and 3) U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status.
  • To apply, contact your local Public Housing Authority. ​You can select your State or territory from contact list or via the map.

Housing Choice Voucher (commonly known as Section 8)

  • The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program assists low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe and sanitary housing in the private market. Housing assistance is provided through HUD on behalf of the family or individual, so participants can find their own housing. You can use an HCV to pay for all or part of the rent.
  • Eligibility: A Public Housing Authority will determine eligibility for the housing choice voucher program based on the total annual gross income and family size, U.S. citizenship and specified categories of non-citizens who have eligible immigration status.
  • To apply, contact your local Public Housing Authority. During the application process, a Public Housing Authority will collect information on family income, assets and family composition. The Public Housing Authority will use this information to determine program eligibility and the amount of the housing assistance payment.
 

HomeownershipHomeownership

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
Where can I get information about becoming a homeowner?
 
How do I learn about Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans and programs?
I am interested in buying a HUD home, where can I find information about HUD homes?
  • Use the HUD Home Store to find HUD homes for sale
  • Homes for Sale This site offers homes for sale from other Federal agencies including HUD both singe-family and multifamily properties.
What are other options for homeownership?
I need to know how to pay off my FHA loan, where do I find this information?
 
What are my options for home improvement?
 
I am facing foreclosure, what can I do?
 
I am worried about lead-based paint, where can I find information about it?

Report Housing DiscriminationReport Housing Discrimination

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I need to report housing discrimination, where do I go?

* The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability.
I need information about reasonable accommodations and modifications or disabilities and assistance animals.

I have a disability. What do I need to know?

I have a service animal. What do I need to know?

Rent Relief & Eviction ResourcesRent Relief & Eviction Resources

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am facing eviction, what can I do?

HUD supports many organizations that provide housing assistance and/or supportive services to people.
HUD is not a direct service provider. For direct assistance, please refer to the following resources:

 
I need rental payment assistance, where can I get help?
 
I need utility payment assistance, where can I get help?
 

Speak to a Housing CounselorSpeak to a Housing Counselor

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help

I'd like to speak with a housing counselor, what can they assist me with?

  • Becoming a homeowner
  • First-time homebuyer programs
  • Foreclosure assistance
  • Home improvements/repairs to my home
  • Renting
  • Reverse Mortgage Counseling

Speak with a HUD Approved Housing Counselor. A HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency can offer expert advice customized to your specific housing needs.

 

I am over 62 years old and am looking for a reverse mortgage. Where do I start?

I am homeless and looking for homeless counseling services.
 

I am a first-time homebuyer. Where can I learn about first-time homebuyer mortgage programs?

Housing Quality & Improved Living ConditionsHousing Quality & Improved Living Conditions

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I am in HUD funded housing, where can I find information about my property/unit inspection?
I am in HUD housing. Where can I share my concerns and issues regarding the housing?
  • Check the HUD Multifamily Housing List to verify it's a HUD multifamily property. Please contact your Asset Manager @ sf.incoming@hud.gov for service not via phone. The email link tracks all customer calls to ensure service.
  • If your property is not on the HUD Multifamily Housing List, then please contact Hawaii Housing Finance & Development Corporation (HHFDC): HOUSING INFORMATION OFFICE (808) 587-0597 to verify if it's a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property.
  • Hawaii Public Housing Authority Complaint: Please contact HPHA with your complaints: https://hpha.hawaii.gov/contact and ask for management.
 
What are housing quality standards?
I am worried about lead-based paint. Where can I find this information?
What are my options for home improvement?
 
How do I address indoor air quality problems such as mold or flooding?

Disaster ResourcesDisaster Resources

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
I have experienced a disaster and need to register with FEMA. What do I do?

Immediately after a disaster, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and other government agencies offer initial assistance. HUD then provides additional support for ongoing recovery through programs and partnerships.

  • Register with FEMA online
  • Register through FEMA’s disaster app on your smartphone. If you haven’t downloaded the app yet, you can go to www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products
  • Call (800) 621-3362. Phone lines are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time, seven days a week until further notice. Multilingual operators are on duty.

 

 
I have experienced a disaster and need to reach out to my Local Red Cross for help. Where do I go?

Reach out to your local Red Cross;     Hawaii Red Cross CALL: (808) 734-2101.

REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE WITH DISASTER RELIEF

 
I experienced a disaster and need help.
 

Pacific Insular AreasPacific Insular Areas

What issue are you facing?
Where to get help
Where do I start if I have issues with housing, homelessness, discrimination, disaster, etc. in Guam?

Guam Primary Point of Contact
Ms. Elizabeth Napoli
Executive Director
Guam Housing and Urban Renewal Authority
Government of Guam
efnapoli@ghura.org    1 (671) 477-9851 TTY: 1 (671) 472-3701

Where do I start if I have issues with housing, homelessness, discrimination, disaster, etc. in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands?

CNMI Primary Point of Contact
Ms. Zenie Mafnas
Deputy Director
Northern Marianas Housing Corporation
Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands
deputydirector@nmhcgov.net   1 (670) 234-6866/ 9447/ 7670

Where do I start if I have issues with housing, homelessness, discrimination, disaster, etc. in American Samoa?

American Samoa Government

Primary Point of Contact [and CDBG]
Ms. Petti Matila
Director
Department of Commerce
American Samoa Government
Petti.matila@doc.as.gov 1 (684) 633-5155

HOME
Ms. Ruth Matagi
President
Development Bank of American Samoa
ruth.matagi@dbas.as 1 (684) 633-4031

ESG
Mr. John Suisala
Director
Department of Human and Social Services
jsuisala@dhss.as 1 (684) 633-7506

 

My Local Office Information


For assistance at all times, we encourage you to utilize the self-help resources above.

If you are unable to have your questions answered from the resources above, please click on the Need More Help button below to contact your local office for further assistance.

 

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Honolulu Field Office
Pauahi Tower
1003 Bishop Street, Suite 2100
Honolulu, HI 96813-6463


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Office Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Wednesday.

By appointment only, Thursday and Friday.

Jocelyn Leialoha M Doane, Field Office Director

 

 

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⚠ In Distress? Reach Out for Help Now


At HUD, we know housing challenges often come with other struggles. You’re not alone. These resources can help with safe housing, emergencies, or connecting with someone who will listen.

If you are in immediate danger or need urgent help, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. If you are feeling overwhelmed, facing mental health struggles, or emotional distress, free support is available any time:

  • Call: 988
  • Text: 988
  • Chat: 988lifeline.org
    Trained counselors are here to listen and help, 24/7.

Support for Domestic Violence Survivors. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential help is available 24/7:

Mental Health & Substance Use Support. The U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Helpline offers free and confidential support for mental health, drug or alcohol use, and recovery:

Rental, Homelessness, and Eviction Help. Need help with housing challenges, like eviction, renting, foreclosure, or credit issues?

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