Department of Housing and Land Management

Department of
Housing and Land Management

Ka ʻOihana Hoʻolālā Kūkulu Hale a me ka Hoʻokele ʻĀina

Our mission is to maximize the potential of City-owned lands through strategic planning, innovative partnerships, creative financing, and responsible stewardship to deliver affordable, senior, workforce, and mixed-income housing; foster equitable housing opportunities; and promote sustainable development and conservation that enhance the quality of life for all Oʻahu residents.

Projects In Development

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Funding Opportunities

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Rental Properties

Explore DHLM-managed rental properties that provide affordable and workforce housing options for residents across Oʻahu.

conservation office

Learn how the City's Clean Water and Natural Lands (CWNL) funds preserve our island's vital resources and heritage.
Mayor Establishes new Department of Housing and Land Management to drive affordable housing progress on O‘ahu
After more than a decade of exploring ways to improve its housing efforts, the City, under Mayor Rick Blangiardi’s leadership, has officially established the new Department of Housing and Land Management (HLM) — a bold, strategic reorganization to centralize and accelerate the City’s housing initiatives.
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City-Owned and Supported Rental Properties
The City and County of Honolulu is committed to addressing the island's housing needs by managing and expanding a diverse portfolio of affordable rental properties. Through strategic partnerships with nonprofit and private developers, DHLM oversees properties that serve a range of residents, including low-income families, seniors, and individuals with special needs. These efforts aim to provide safe, quality, and affordable housing options across Oʻahu, ensuring that more residents have access to homes they can afford.
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Read the 2025-2028 Strategic Housing Plan
The City has released the 2025-2028 Strategic Housing Plan, a bold initiative to expand housing opportunities for residents of all income levels across O‘ahu. As part of its commitment to tackling Honolulu’s housing challenges, the City is taking a proactive approach by partnering with developers to activate underutilized public lands, exploring innovative financing strategies to unlock new resources, and centralizing housing functions to streamline development, finance, and policy efforts.
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From Policy to Execution: Unlocking Public Land for Affordable Housing
The City is modernizing its approach to leasing public lands to accelerate affordable housing development. A proposed update to Revised Ordinances of Honolulu Chapter 38 aims to remove roadblocks and make the process more efficient. DLM’s draft bill was sent to the Honolulu City Council in February 2025 — if approved, it will create a more flexible, streamlined system to get housing built faster for our residents.
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Loan Programs for Homeowners
The City and County of Honolulu’s Down Payment Loan Program is part of the City’s efforts to promote homeownership and create a strong community. Utilizing HOME Investment Partnership Act funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, this program provides a zero interest loan to qualified low- and moderate income families to meet down payment requirements for home purchase.
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2024-25 HUD Income Guidelines
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sets income limits each year that determine eligibility for affordable housing programs. These limits help define what households may qualify for income-restricted housing based on their income and household size. This page provides the most recent income, rent, and sales price guidelines issued by HUD and used to determine eligibility and pricing for affordable housing programs across the City and County of Honolulu.
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Explore our projects in the pipeline

The Department of Housing and Land Management is actively advancing a range of projects designed to expand housing opportunities, revitalize public lands, and strengthen Oʻahu’s communities. Explore projects currently in planning, design, or early development stages — and learn how DHLM is laying the foundation for a more affordable, livable future for our residents.

Hover over each project to learn more about its location, features, and impact to the community.

734 & 735 Kihapai Place is a planned affordable rental housing project on City-owned land in Kailua. The four-story building will feature 42 one- and two-bedroom units for households earning up to 80% AMI. Tradewind Capital was selected as the development partner, and construction is expected to follow City Council approval of the development agreement and ground lease.
Parkway Village at Kapolei – Lots 6 & 7 (Phase II) will add 234 affordable homes to the community, building on the success of Phase I completed in 2024. Scheduled to open in mid-2025, Phase II includes studios to four-bedroom units for households earning 30% to 60% AMI, with green spaces and shared amenities designed to support families and reduce energy costs.
Kaleimaʻo Village is a new 127-unit affordable rental project on City land in West Loch, ʻEwa Beach. Developed through a long-term ground lease with a private partner, the project received $30 million in Private Activity Bonds. It will include seven three-story buildings and serve households earning up to 60% AMI. With financing nearing completion, construction is expected to begin later this year and finish by the end of 2026.
Varona Village is a historic ʻEwa Villages community undergoing revitalization through a City partnership with Savio Group and Hawai‘i Habitat for Humanity. Phase I will renovate 46 existing homes, offering tenants affordable purchase or rental options. Phase II plans include up to 87 new homes and a community center, prioritizing current tenants and preserving the neighborhood’s plantation-era character.
Located at 99-385 Pohai Place and developed in partnership with EAH Housing, Aloha Ia Halewiliko will provide 139-units to people ages 62 and older whose incomes are between 30 to 60% of the Area Median Income. Set on the site of a former sugar mill, this project is scheduled to be completed in mid-2025.
Hālawa View II is a 302-unit affordable housing project near Pearl Harbor, supported by a $5 million investment from the City’s Affordable Housing Fund. It will serve households earning up to 60% AMI, with five units reserved for residents needing supportive services. The project broke ground in July 2023 and is expected to be completed by summer 2025.
Kūhiō Park Terrace Redevelopment is a major affordable housing project located on HPHA land in Kalihi. Supported by $93 million in Private Activity Bonds from the City, the project will replace 174 existing units with 304 new homes across three mid-rise buildings ranging from six to eight stories. Demolition and redevelopment are slated to begin in 2025.

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