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Rent to Work Program | City & County of Honolulu - Dept of Community Services - Workhawaii Division

Rent to Work Program

1505 Dillingham Boulevard, 216, Honolulu, HI 96817

Eligibility

Persons or families that are validated as meeting the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) definition of “homelessness” (sheltered or unsheltered) or are at risk of becoming homeless, with total household income at or below 60% of the Area Median Income and are willing to work.

Hours

MON: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm TUE: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm WED: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm THU: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm FRI: 7:45 am - 4:30 pm SAT: Closed SUN: Closed

Application process

If you are living in a transitional or emergency shelter, please obtain a referral letter from your case manager. Provide the verification letter in person or fax to (808) 832-7805.

Service area

Oahu

The Rent-to-Work Program (RTW) provides rental assistance and support services to persons experiencing homelessness who are willing to maintain employment or increase income through employment. The participant must develop and follow an individualized employment and training plan to increase income. Services include: Short-term rental subsidy for 12-24 months, housing placement assistance, tansition to affordable housing (if available), job placement/job training, and intensive case management.

Providing organization

City and County of Honolulu Department of Community Services