Papaaloa Elderly Housing — Income-Restricted Housing in Papaaloa, HI 96780
35-1981 Ola Mamalohoa Hwy, Papaaloa, HI 96780
21 units · 20 income-restricted · 1 BR
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
At this building
- Opened
- 2021
- Income limit
- 60% AMI
- Bedrooms
- 20 1 bedroom
Map loads here…
This buildingOpen a pin for the building name.
Rents and income limits in 96780
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,870/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $74,800/yr
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.
| People | Extremely 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.
| Size | 96780 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,440 | $1,605 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,450 | $1,615 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,870 | $2,081 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,360 | $2,620 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,730 | $2,910 |
Wider area = Hawaii County, HI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 5 nearby ZIPs range from $1,870 (96764) to $2,110 (96710).
Census figures for 96780 (2020–2024 average): Median household income $66,250 (uncertain estimate). 14% of homes are rented.
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 96780's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 96780Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Papaaloa Elderly Housing?
No phone is listed for Papaaloa Elderly Housing. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Papaaloa Elderly Housing Section 8 housing?
Papaaloa Elderly Housing is listed as income-restricted housing in Papaaloa, HI 96780 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Papaaloa Elderly Housing?
Public records list 21 units at Papaaloa Elderly Housing in Papaaloa, HI 96780. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Papaaloa Elderly Housing?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 96780 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 Papaaloa Elderly Housing?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Papaaloa Elderly Housing in Papaaloa, HI 96780. 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 Papaaloa, HI 96780?
Most income-restricted buildings in Papaaloa, HI 96780 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 Papaaloa, HI 96780?
For many programs in Papaaloa, HI 96780, 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 Papaaloa, HI 96780?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Papaaloa, HI 96780, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Papaaloa, HI 96780 is $1,870 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 Papaaloa Elderly Housing take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Papaaloa Elderly Housing has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Papaaloa, HI 96780 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Papaaloa Elderly Housing.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026). Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.