Section 8 Waiting Lists / Hawaii
Section 8 Waiting List in Hawaii: Open Lists & Status (2026)
In Hawaii, none of the 2 housing authorities we track say they are accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher applications as of October 23, 2026.
2 lists are closed by the authority's own statement: Honolulu Section 8, HPHA.
Hawaii has other housing authorities we do not track; HUD's PHA contact directory lists all of them. Each row below quotes the authority and links the page it came from.
Status as published by the authority on October 23, 2026; confirm with the authority before applying. We do not estimate wait times or predict openings.
The authority says it is accepting Housing Choice Voucher applications. Read the wording — some openings are limited to one preference group.
The authority accepts pre-applications at any time and draws applicants at random when vouchers are available. Applying puts you in the pool, not in a queue.
The authority says its Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is closed to new applicants.
The authority's page did not state a status, or could not be read, on the date shown. Confirm with the authority before relying on anything.
How to apply through each Hawaii authority
- Honolulu Section 8 — Closed Waiting-list page · payment standards & contact
- HPHA — Closed Waiting-list page · payment standards & contact
Other Hawaii housing authorities: HUD PHA contact directory (choose Hawaii). An authority must publish a notice before it opens its list (24 CFR 982.206). See also how to check your status and the waiting list guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Section 8 waiting list open in Hawaii?
Not at the 2 Hawaii authorities we track, as of October 23, 2026. Honolulu Section 8: "Only online pre-applications will be accepted from Monday, July 14, 2025, 7:45 a.m. through Friday, July 18, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Submitted pre-applications will be randomized, and through a lottery, 3,000 selected applications will be placed on the waiting list." HPHA: "Section 8 (Oahu): All waiting lists for this program are currently closed. Please check back later. Federal Public Housing (Oahu): All waiting lists for this program are currently closed." Hawaii has other authorities we do not track — check HUD's PHA directory.
How do I apply for Section 8 in Hawaii?
Apply directly to a housing authority whose list is open — each one takes its own applications, and this page tracks 2 of the Hawaii authorities. Each authority above links its own application or portal page. Under 24 CFR 982.206 an authority must give public notice before it opens its list, so sign up for its announcements. You can apply to more than one authority, including a state agency voucher program where Hawaii has one (see HUD's PHA directory).
How do I check my Section 8 status in Hawaii?
Use the applicant portal or phone number of the Hawaii authority you applied to; the links in the table above go to each one's own page. Authorities do not share lists, so check each one separately, and report any change of address or phone in writing — applicants who miss an update letter are removed.
Does Hawaii use a Section 8 lottery?
Honolulu Section 8: Only online pre-applications will be accepted from Monday, July 14, 2025, 7:45 a.m. through Friday, July 18, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. Submitted pre-applications will be randomized, and through a lottery, 3,000 selected applications will be placed on the waiting list. Closed since 2025-07-18; 3,000 selected by lottery. A lottery places applicants in a pool and draws at random; applying early gives no advantage.
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