Aikanaha project bill submitted for $14 million Affordable Housing Fund loan
A bill has been submitted to the Maui County Council that would pave the way for loan of up to $14 million from Maui County for the 212-unit Aikanaha low-income rental housing project in Waikapū.
Maui Realtors’ report: Single-family home median prices top $1.3 million in January
The median sales price of a single-family home in Maui County spiked to $1,342,581 in January, the highest cost for island homeownership in at least a year, according to statistics reported monthly by the Realtors Association of Maui. Median condominium prices increased more, by percentage, up 20.9% to $795,000.
Building blessed at Kahului Lani complex; Next project, Hale Pilina unveiled
Catholic Charities Hawai‘i on Thursday dedicated a new multi-purpose building for residents at its Kahului Lani senior affordable housing complex on Maui. Organization leaders also unveiled their next project, Hale Pilina, a 178-unit affordable housing complex at the former site of the Maui Swap Meet on South Pu‘unēnē Ave.
$4.9 million county grant sought to cover rising building costs for Kīhei housing project
ʻĀina Lani Pacific is seeking a Maui County grant of more than $4.9 million to help pay for steeply rising construction costs projected for the developer’s 28-home Kilohana Makai project in Kīhei.
MAPA starts construction on black box theater; puts up two Wailuku buildings for sale
Maui Academy of Performing Arts has started construction on its new black box theater in the former National Dollar Store building at 2027 Main Street in Wailuku. With plans to consolidate programming in the new facility, the Board of Directors made the decision to list MAPA’s other two commercial buildings across the street for sale with Commercial Properties of Maui.
Stand Up Maui produces a Scorecard for proposed affordable housing units
After several months of research on Maui housing projects, Stand Up Maui has developed a list of present and proposed affordable housing projects called the Scorecard, set for public release this month.
Maui County Council passes bill to help homeowners build ʻohana units
Homeowners could receive grants of up to $100,000 for construction of accessory dwellings, also known as ʻohana units, under a bill passed on second and final reading Friday by the Maui County Council. Bill 38 advances to Mayor Richard Bissen for final action.
Realtors Association of Maui now accepting scholarship applications
Last year, the REALTORS® Association of Maui Community Foundation awarded $37,000 in scholarships to 37 students. This year’s deadline to apply is March 1, 2024.
Hawaiʻi Community Lending received $5M investment to House Native Hawaiians
The organization plans to use the Stupski investment to finance construction loans for native Hawaiians to build on Department of Hawaiian Homelands. With this investment, HCL aims to house 200 beneficiary families over the next five years directly with the funds.
Hawaiʻi credit union offering 7 free financial education webinars
The free webinars will be led by expert financial educators at Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union who will provide financial tips during interactive lessons.
Blessing marks construction of new Kaiāulu o Kūku′ia affordable housing and Bezos Academy preschool
An estimated 200 affordable rentals are under construction in Lahaina as part of the Kaiāulu o Kūku′ia project, which includes Hawaiʻi’s very first Bezos Academy preschool.
Mayor Bissen proposes bill amendment to make short-term rentals available for displaced wildfire survivors
Mayor Richard Bissen submitted to the County Council a bill to amend a section of the County Code in an effort to immediately increase the inventory of housing available to survivors of the August wildfires.
EAH Housing to develop 303 affordable housing units as part of Kahului Civic Center
The Hawai‘i Housing Finance and Development Corporation has selected EAH Housing to develop the Kahului Civic Center Mixed-Use Complex. The project is expected to break ground in 2027, with the first phase anticipated to be completed by 2029. The project includes a transit hub, civic center component, and 303 affordable housing units.
Groundbreaking, blessing held for 223-unit Hale O Piʻikea affordable housing in Kīhei
A groundbreaking and blessing ceremony was held Thursday morning for Hale O Piʻikea, a new 223-unit affordable rental housing development in Kīhei.
Hawaiʻi Community Lending to receive $2.4 million loan from USDA to finance 10 homes
Hawai‘i Community Lending will receive a $2.4-million loan from the US Department of Agriculture to finance 10 homes for eligible homebuyers on native lands.
Realtor from Lahaina wins national award for volunteer leadership in combating hunger
Now, in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires, realtor Debbie Arakaki is amping up her efforts to help thousands of families who lost their homes. Arakaki and a group of other long-time Maui residents collaborated to create the Maui Pono Foundation to provide immediate funds to neighbors in need.
State applies for $9.9M in HUD grants for affordable housing
The application will help unlock the production of at least 10,800 new housing units within the next six years. Over time and with additional infrastructure, the proposal aims to unlock up to 30,000 new units. The grant application is not part of the Emergency Proclamation relating to affordable housing.
Kaulana Mahina workforce housing to begin application and lottery process
With construction of the first phase on a path to be completed by the end of the year, Kaulana Mahina—the new workforce housing development in Wailuku—will soon be accepting applications for its lottery process.
Workshop scheduled for DHHL agricultural lessees of Nāʻiwa Homestead on Molokaʻi
The Nāʻiwa Homesteaders Program will host a two-day workshop for Molokaʻi’s Nā‘iwa Homesteaders Community on Thur., Sept. 28, and Fri., Sept. 29, 2023, starting at 5 p.m. HST. The workshop will take place at Kulana ʻŌiwi, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs / Department of Hawaiian Homelands Conference Room on Molokaʻi.
Kaulana Mahina: Lottery nears for workforce apartment homes in Wailuku
Starting Oct. 2, 2023 at 9 a.m. and running through Oct. 8, rental applications will be available for pickup in person at 400 Hāna Highway, Suite 3 in Kahului. The application deadline for the initial lottery is Oct. 29, 2023. A lottery for 195 residential workforce housing units will be held virtually on Nov. 20, 2023.
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