Financial Resources

General Assistance

 

Unemployment

 

For recently unemployed or struggling freelancers. Apply at huiclaims.hawaii.gov or call (808) 762-5725 or  (808) 586-8970.

 

DHS General Assistance

 

$348 per month for people who are temporarily disabled, low income, with no kids. This application is the same the SNAP application. Visit humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/snap or call 1-855-643-1643 to learn more and apply.

 

City COVID-19 Rental and Utility Relief

 

The City and County of Honolulu program helps qualified people on Oʻahu pay for their rent and their bills for electricity, water and sewer, and natural gas. It will pay for up to 12 months of bills, depending on a person’s financial situation. 

Please visit oneoahu.org/renthelp for more information!

Housing and Legal Assistance

 

Utility Help

 

The State of Hawaii Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) can give one-time help for utility bills. Visit humanservices.hawaii.gov/bessd/liheap or (808) 521-4531 to apply.

 

Rent Help

 

One-time rent help is available. Call 211 or visit auw211.org.

 

Legal Aid

 

If you are being evicted, locked out of your home, need shelter, or for other housing questions, call Legal Aid at (808) 536-4302 or visit legalaidhawaii.org.

 

State of Hawaii Landlord Tenant Hotline

 

Center staff can provide you with information about Hawaii’s Residential Landlord/Tenant Code. The Landlord/Tenant Information Center operates from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Mondays thru Fridays, except on state holidays. Visit cca.hawaii.gov/blog/what-should-i-do-if-i-have-a-landlordtenant-problem or call (808) 586-2634.

 

Rapid Response Landlord-Tenant Mediation

 

Using videoconference, telephone or a secure online platform, an impartial mediator helps owners and tenants discuss options, such as payment plans, temporary rent reduction, deferred payments, and other creative solutions. The goal is finding a way for owners to receive some fair level of payment that also lets tenants stay at home. There is no cost to participate in this mediation. Visit mediatehawaii.org/landlordtenant or call (808) 521-6767 to learn more.

 

Low Cost Home Internet Service for Residents

 

Certain households may qualify for low-cost internet service and discounts in Hawaii.

Visit https://cca.hawaii.gov/broadband/lowcostinternet/ to learn more and apply to the Federal Lifeline Program, Hawaiian Telcom Internet Kokua Program, or Spectrum Internet Assist Plan for Qualified New Households.