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Kapuna I — Income-Restricted Housing in Honolulu, HI 96817

1015 N School St, Honolulu, HI 96817

Tax creditSection 8Seniors

162 units · 161 income-restricted · 1 BR

Leasing office: (808) 845-2130Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (808) 845-2130 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
1981
Bedrooms
161 1 bedroom
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 97/100 (Jul 2026) 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 96817

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$2,200/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$88,000/yr
Renters in 96817 paying 30% or more of income on rent
52%

Income limits (2026)

Urban Honolulu, HI area · median family income $133,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely low 30%Very low 50%Low 80%
1$32,350$53,900$86,250
2$37,000$61,600$98,600
3$41,600$69,300$110,900
4$46,200$77,000$123,200
5$49,900$83,200$133,100
6$53,600$89,350$142,950
7$57,540$95,500$152,800
8$64,070$101,650$162,650

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.

Size96817Wider area
Studio$1,590$1,836
1 bedroom$1,690$1,951
2 bedrooms$2,200$2,542
3 bedrooms$3,050$3,520
4 bedrooms$3,680$4,249

Wider area = Urban Honolulu, HI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $2,200 (96813) to $3,660 (96734).

Census figures for 96817 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,445. Median household income $75,476. 55% of homes are rented. 52% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 22% 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 96817's fair market rent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to Kapuna I?

Call (808) 845-2130 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Kapuna I in Honolulu, HI 96817. These records do not show openings.

Is Kapuna I Section 8 housing?

Kapuna I 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 Kapuna I?

Public records list 162 units at Kapuna I in Honolulu, HI 96817. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Kapuna I?

Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 96817 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 Kapuna I?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Kapuna I in Honolulu, HI 96817. 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 Honolulu, HI 96817?

Most income-restricted buildings in Honolulu, HI 96817 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 $53,900, and $77,000 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($86,250 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 Honolulu, HI 96817?

For many programs in Honolulu, HI 96817, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $53,900 a year for 1 person and $77,000 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $86,250 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 Honolulu, HI 96817?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Honolulu, HI 96817, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Honolulu, HI 96817 is $2,200 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 Kapuna I take Section 8 vouchers?

Kapuna I 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.