The Hawaii County Office of Housing and Community Development is seeking community input on Hawaii Island’s housing needs for the Affordable Housing Production Program.
According to a press release, the information gathered will be used to help shape the priorities and goals for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026 round of program funding.
“We strongly encourage residents to share their perspectives and help shape our goals for the next round of funding,” Mayor Kimo Alameda said in the press release. “Together, we can build more housing and ensure projects reflect the needs and priorities of our communities.”
To reach as many residents as possible, OHCD has created an online survey and will hold two public meetings in March.
Public Meeting No. 1 (virtual only)
— 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 12
— To join via Zoom, please register at https://tinyurl.com/3hsev689.
Public Meeting No. 2
— 5 p.m. Thursday, March 13
— In person: 1990 Kinoole St., Suite 104, Hilo.
— To join via Zoom, please register at https://tinyurl.com/3y37pcty.
The online survey can be accessed by visiting www.surveymonkey.com/r/SNWW5MM.
All survey responses are anonymous.
Individuals requiring special accommodation may contact the OHCD at (808) 961-8379 at least seven calendar days before the meetings to arrange assistance.
The program was established by Ordinance 22-77, passed by the Hawaii County Council in 2022. The law appropriates a minimum of $5 million per year to the OHCD to facilitate programs that support affordable housing production.
For more information about the program, please visit www.hawaiicounty.gov/ahp or email ohcd.ahp@hawaiicounty.gov.
