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Kauai County Housing Agency

Name: Kauai County Housing Agency
Address: 4444 Rice St Ste 330, Lihue, HI, 96766, US
Telephone: 8082414440

4444 Rice St Ste 330, Lihue, HI, 96766

Information verified November 12, 2026·We re-check waiting list status daily·Waitlist data synced 18 hr ago

About This Property

Kauai County Housing Agency operates 1,166 units in Lihue, providing public housing options in Kauai County. Both the public housing and Section 8 waitlists are currently open for applications. The agency administers affordable housing programs for eligible residents.

Waitlist Information

Public Housing Waitlist

Closed

No open waiting lists for Public Housing at this time; last verified March 14, 2026.

Last verified March 14, 2026

Section 8 (HCV) Waitlist

Open

Opened August 31, 2026

Apply: Multiple

The waiting list opened on August 31, 2026, or September 1, 2026, and will remain open until further notice. Applications are accepted online via the provided URL, or in-person at the Section 8 HCV kiosk in the lobby of the Housing Agency at the Līhu'e Civic Center. Phone assistance (808-241-4440) is available to schedule kiosk appointments. Local preferences include applicants previously terminated from KCHA's Section 8 due to insufficient funding, current residents or workers in Kauai County, those living in place with a landlord accepting HCV, and victims of domestic violence or human trafficking referred by a partnering agency like the YWCA. Only one application is allowed per household. Approved applications are selected by ranking preferences, date, and time, though the time and date of online application receipt itself does not bear on selection. Within each preference category, applications are selected on a first-come, first-served basis by the date and time pre-application is received.

Last verified September 2, 2026

Waitlist data provided by section8waitlist.org

Updated November 12, 2026

Property Details

Total Units

1166

Fair Market Rent - Kauai County, HI

FMR represents the estimated amount needed to cover rent and utilities for a moderately-priced unit in this area.

Bedrooms	FMR
Studio/Efficiency	$1,608
1 Bedroom	$1,805
2 Bedroom	$2,372
3 Bedroom	$3,122
4 Bedroom	$3,693

Income Limits - Kauai County, HI

Annual income limits by household size used to determine eligibility for affordable housing programs.

1 Person

Extremely Low (30%): $21,400
Very Low (50%): $35,700
Low (80%): $57,100

2 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $24,450
Very Low (50%): $40,800
Low (80%): $65,250

3 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $27,500
Very Low (50%): $45,900
Low (80%): $73,400

4 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $30,550
Very Low (50%): $50,950
Low (80%): $81,550

5 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $35,700
Very Low (50%): $55,050
Low (80%): $88,100

6 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $40,920
Very Low (50%): $59,150
Low (80%): $94,600

7 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $46,140
Very Low (50%): $63,200
Low (80%): $101,150

8 Persons

Extremely Low (30%): $51,360
Very Low (50%): $67,300
Low (80%): $107,650

Household	Extremely Low (30%)	Very Low (50%)	Low (80%)
1 Person	$21,400	$35,700	$57,100
2 Persons	$24,450	$40,800	$65,250
3 Persons	$27,500	$45,900	$73,400
4 Persons	$30,550	$50,950	$81,550
5 Persons	$35,700	$55,050	$88,100
6 Persons	$40,920	$59,150	$94,600
7 Persons	$46,140	$63,200	$101,150
8 Persons	$51,360	$67,300	$107,650

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent for affordable housing in Lihue, HI?+

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for Kauai County, HI is: $1608 (Studio), $1805 (1BR), $2372 (2BR), $3122 (3BR), $3693 (4BR). Actual rent at subsidized properties like Kauai County Housing Agency is typically 30% of household income or less.

How many units does Kauai County Housing Agency have?+

Kauai County Housing Agency has a total of 1166 housing units.

Is there a waitlist for Kauai County Housing Agency?+

Public Housing waitlist is currently Closed. Section 8 (HCV) waitlist is currently Open. Waitlist status can change frequently, so check back regularly or contact the housing authority directly for the most up-to-date information.

What are the income limits for affordable housing in Kauai County, HI?+

For a 4-person household in Kauai County, HI, the income limits are: Extremely Low Income (30% AMI): $30,550, Very Low Income (50% AMI): $50,950, Low Income (80% AMI): $81,550. These limits are set by HUD and updated annually.

How do I apply for housing at Kauai County Housing Agency?+

Kauai County Housing Agency is a Housing Authority property. To apply, you can start by calling 8082414440, or visiting their website, or contacting the property management office. You may need to submit an application and be placed on a waitlist. Eligibility is typically based on income, family size, and other factors.

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