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Pauahi Elderly — Income-Restricted Housing in Honolulu, HI 96817

167 N Pauahi St, Urban Honolulu, HI 96817

Tax creditSection 8Seniors

48 units · 47 income-restricted · Studio–1 BR

Leasing office: (808) 524-5844Directions

How to apply

  1. Call the leasing office at (808) 524-5844 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
1986
Income limit
60% AMI
Bedrooms
12 Studio · 35 1 bedroom
HUD inspection
HUD inspection score: 93/100 (Jan 2024) 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 Pauahi Elderly?

Call (808) 524-5844 and ask about applying, vacancies, and waiting lists at Pauahi Elderly in Honolulu, HI 96817. These records do not show openings.

Is Pauahi Elderly Section 8 housing?

Pauahi Elderly 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 Pauahi Elderly?

Public records list 48 units at Pauahi Elderly in Honolulu, HI 96817. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.

Are there other affordable apartments near Pauahi Elderly?

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 Pauahi Elderly?

Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Pauahi Elderly 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 Pauahi Elderly take Section 8 vouchers?

Pauahi Elderly 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.