LIHUE — The Kauai County Housing Agency Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program will be accepting applications for its Section 8 HCV waiting list this week, during the open period from 8 a.m. on Wednesday to 3 p.m. on Friday.
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program provides rental assistance to very low income families.
“We are pleased to open up the waiting list and to increase our rental assistance to Kauai’s families and elderly who are in need,” said Kanani Fu, housing director for the Kauai County Housing Agency. “The Section 8 HCV Program is an important resource for our island, providing our participants with decent and affordable housing while simultaneously contributing to our island’s economy.”
Applications can be completed online at bit.ly/2KWukfu
Applicants may apply online by appointment at the following locations in Lihue:
• Catholic Charities Hawaii, 241-4673, 3016 Umi St.
• Family Life Center, 212-0850, 3016 Umi St., No. 206
• Kauai Economic Opportunity, 245-1873, 4530 Kali Road
• Malama Pono, 246-9577, 4366 Kukui Grove St., No. 205
• Mental Health Kokua, 632-0466, 3205 Akahi St.
• Section 8 Office, 241-4440, 4444 Rice St., No. 303
• Women in Need, 245-1996, 3136A Elua St.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Section 8 HCV Program. Eligible applicants will be selected for the waiting list using a random lottery system. Applying for the waiting list is free of charge.
The Housing Agency cautions applicants against trusting individuals or companies offering application assistance for a fee. These individuals or companies are not affiliated with the Housing Agency and should be considered a scam or fraudulent.
