Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Wailuku, HI 96793
8 affordable buildings in 96793 · 25 more within 13 mi
Wailuku, HI 96793 has 8 income-restricted buildings: 3 tax credit, 1 public housing, 4 Section 8, and 2 senior. 25 more are listed within 13 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 96793
Kahekili Terrace
2049A Holowai Pl, Wailuku, HI 96793
196 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Hawaii Public Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 39 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Hale O Manao Lana Hou Ph
325 Mahalani St, Wailuku, HI 96793
26 units · 25 income-restricted · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
Hale Lokahi Akahi
755 Makaala Dr, Wailuku, HI 96793
21 units · 20 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
No buildings in 96793 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 25 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Hale Kanaloa
450 B Kanaloa St, Kahului, HI 96732
3.1 mi away
5 units · 4 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Mana Ola Na Keanuenue
450A Kanaloa Ave, Kahului, HI 96732
3.1 mi away
5 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Luana Gardens III
711 S Kam Ave, Kahului, HI 96732
3.6 mi away
62 units · 2 BR
- 5 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Hale Mahaolu Elua
200-a Hina Ave, Kahului, HI 96732
3.7 mi away
180 units · 179 income-restricted · 1 BR
Hale Mahaolu Elima
11 Mahaolu Street, Kahului, HI 96732
3.7 mi away
60 units · 59 income-restricted · 1 BR
Luana Gardens II
615 a W Papa Ave, Kahului, HI 96732
3.8 mi away
60 units · 1–4+ BR
- 6 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
Hale Mahaolu Ewalu Phase I
88 Ohia Ku Street, Pukalani, HI 96732
4 mi away
39 units · 38 income-restricted · 1–2 BR
Kahului Town Terrace
170 Hoohana Street, Kahului, HI 96732
4.3 mi away
72 units · 71 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Maui Kokua Housing
456 S. Lanai Street, Kahului, HI 96732
4.4 mi away
7 units · 6 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Uwapo Road Apts
141 Uwapo Rd, Kihei, HI 96753
9.1 mi away
18 units · Studio–1 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Weinberg Court Apts
615 Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina, HI 96761
9.4 mi away
63 units · 61 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Kaiwahine Village Phase 1 + 2
555 Kaiwahine St, Kihei, HI 96753
9.6 mi away
120 units · 118 income-restricted · 2–3 BR
Hale Kihei
179 Hale Kai ST, Kihei, HI 96753
9.6 mi away
6 units · 5 income-restricted · Studio · People with disabilities
Front Street Apts
2001 Kenui Pl, Lahaina, HI 96761
9.9 mi away
142 units · 141 income-restricted · Studio–3 BR
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Hale Lahaina
5220 Kohi St, Napili-Honokowai, HI 96761
10.6 mi away
6 units · 5 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Lahaina Honokowai Villa Apartments
3535 Lower Honoapilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761
10.9 mi away
55 units · 1–2 BR
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 96793
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $2,470/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $98,800/yr
- Renters in 96793 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 65%
Income limits (2026)
Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI area · median family income $121,400. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $31,100 | $51,800 | $82,900 |
| 2 | $35,550 | $59,200 | $94,800 |
| 3 | $40,000 | $66,600 | $106,600 |
| 4 | $44,400 | $74,000 | $118,450 |
| 5 | $48,000 | $79,950 | $127,950 |
| 6 | $51,550 | $85,850 | $137,400 |
| 7 | $57,540 | $91,800 | $146,900 |
| 8 | $64,070 | $97,700 | $156,400 |
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 | 96793 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,720 | $1,850 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,890 | $2,030 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,470 | $2,656 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,120 | $3,351 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,850 | $4,143 |
Wider area = Kahului-Wailuku-Lahaina, HI. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 4 nearby ZIPs range from $2,370 (96732) to $3,360 (96779).
Census figures for 96793 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,816. Median household income $107,668. 26% of homes are rented. 65% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 32% 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 96793's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 96793Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Wailuku, HI 96793?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Wailuku, HI 96793, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Wailuku, HI 96793 have openings?
These lists for Wailuku, HI 96793 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Wailuku, HI 96793?
Use the phone number on each building card in Wailuku, HI 96793. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Wailuku, HI 96793?
In Wailuku, HI 96793, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 96793?
This directory lists 8 income-restricted buildings in Wailuku, HI 96793. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 96793?
Yes — this page also lists 25 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Wailuku, HI 96793 (within about 13 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Wailuku, HI 96793?
Most income-restricted buildings in Wailuku, HI 96793 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 $51,800, and $74,000 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($82,900 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 Wailuku, HI 96793?
For many programs in Wailuku, HI 96793, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $51,800 a year for 1 person and $74,000 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $82,900 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Wailuku, HI 96793?
There is no single waiting list for Wailuku, HI 96793. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Wailuku, HI 96793?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists public housing, project-based Section 8, tax-credit apartments in Wailuku, HI 96793. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Wailuku, HI 96793?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Wailuku, HI 96793, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Wailuku, HI 96793 is $2,470 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Wailuku, HI 96793?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Wailuku, HI 96793. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Wailuku, HI 96793?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Wailuku, HI 96793. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
Nearby ZIP codes
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.
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