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Shdc No. 2 — Income-Restricted Housing in Hilo, HI 96720

192 Mohouli St, Hilo, HI 96720

HUD 811 (disability)

6 units · 5 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities

Leasing office: (808) 599-6230Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (808) 599-6230 to ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists.
  2. These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.

At this building

Opened
1997
Bedrooms
5 1 bedroom
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 90/100 (Sep 2025) HUD inspects subsidized buildings on a 0–100 scale. This is a snapshot, not a pass/fail grade.

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Rents and income limits in 96720

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,930/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$77,200/yr
Renters in 96720 paying 30% or more of income on rent
54%

Income limits (2026)

Hawaii County, HI area · median family income $98,300. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$25,450$42,350$67,800
2$29,050$48,400$77,450
3$32,700$54,450$87,150
4$37,950$60,500$96,800
5$44,480$65,350$104,550
6$51,010$70,200$112,300
7$57,540$75,050$120,050
8$64,070$79,900$127,800

Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.

Fair market rents (2027)

HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.

Size96720Wider area
Studio$1,490$1,605
1 bedroom$1,500$1,615
2 bedrooms$1,930$2,081
3 bedrooms$2,430$2,620
4 bedrooms$2,730$2,910

Wider area = Hawaii County, HI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $1,870 (96785) to $2,130 (96781).

Census figures for 96720 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,428. Median household income $80,938. 33% of homes are rented. 54% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 31% pay half or more.

Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.

Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share

Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 96720's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 96720

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Shdc No. 2?

Call (808) 599-6230 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Shdc No. 2 in Hilo, HI 96720. These records do not show openings.

Is Shdc No. 2 Section 8 housing?

Shdc No. 2 is listed with a HUD-assisted or project-based Section 8 contract. The subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different — you apply with the housing authority. Confirm the program when you call.

How many units are at Shdc No. 2?

Public records list 6 units at Shdc No. 2 in Hilo, HI 96720. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Shdc No. 2?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 96720 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.

People Also Ask

How do I get into Shdc No. 2?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Shdc No. 2 in Hilo, HI 96720. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Hilo, HI 96720?

Most income-restricted buildings in Hilo, HI 96720 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $42,350, and $60,500 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($67,800 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.

What is the income limit for low-income housing in Hilo, HI 96720?

For many programs in Hilo, HI 96720, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $42,350 a year for 1 person and $60,500 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $67,800 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Hilo, HI 96720?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Hilo, HI 96720, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Hilo, HI 96720 is $1,930 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.

Does Shdc No. 2 take Section 8 vouchers?

Shdc No. 2 is listed with project-based Section 8 or HUD assistance — the subsidy is on the unit, so you usually apply at the building rather than bringing a tenant voucher. Ask when you call whether they also accept Housing Choice Vouchers.

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction.