Hawaii County is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Hawaii County manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Hawaii County administered a total of 50 Section 8 Vouchers. Hawaii County currently has Section 8 as its program type. Hawaii County is located at 1990 Kino'ole St., Ste. 105, Hilo, HI, 96720 and serves the city of Hilo. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Hawaii County at, (808) 959-4642 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

The Office of Housing and Community Development is responsible for the planning, administration and operation of all of the County of Hawaii's housing programs such as the Section 8 rental assistance for qualified families. Its overall goal is to provide for the development of viable communities in Hawaii County by providing decent housing, suitable living environments and expanding economic opportunities.