A variety of services and assistance is available on O`ahu from several different agencies, including: assistance with permanent housing rent payments, permanent housing rental deposits, past due utility payments, utility deposits, housing search and placement, credit repair, budgeting assistance, case management, and legal assistance with evictions, landlord tenant disputes, habitability and repair issues, and more.
There are several programs that offer financial assistance and other services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless; and to help those who are experiencing homelessness to be quickly rehoused and stabilized. These programs change on a yearly basis depending on the funding available. Other restrictions may apply.
Typically, the funding available is administered through the following agencies. You should call the agency directly to see if you are eligible for financial assistance:
- Catholic Charities: 808-521-4357
- Helping Hands: 808-440-3835
- IHS: 808-447-2863
- Kalihi Palama: 808-791-4545
- Waianae Coast Comprehensive: 808-697-3300, ext. 3594