Hawaii Relief Program (MEO) | Maui Economic Opportunity Inc. - Lanai
Hawaii Relief Program (MEO)
1144 Ilima Street, 102, Lanai City, HI 96763
Eligibility
Families must meet all of the following eligibility criteria:
-Have at least one dependent child under the age of 18 years old in the family or someone in their third trimester of pregnancy
-The family's Income Eligibility must be within 300% of the 2026 Federal Poverty Level (see the website for the chart)
-The family must be having a financial crisis or episode of need exists when there is financial instability due to an unexpected event (e.g., furlough, layoff, medical emergency, natural disaster, etc.)
-The family must have an impending eviction or disconnection of a utility source because the family is behind on housing or utility payments, or the family is currently homeless.
Hours
MON: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm
TUE: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm
WED: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm
THU: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm
FRI: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm
SAT: Closed
SUN: Closed
Beginning October 29, 2025
(808) 243-4357
Voice
Website
https://www.meoinc.org/Application process
Appointment Required
Make an appointment to apply in person or visit the website, https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/3d429f59d6874122baedf6fb19d85913, to apply.
Service area
Maui,Molokai,Lanai
(Hawaii Relief Program) Maui Economic Opportunity has been contracted to administer the Hawaii Relief Program. Eligible applicants may receive up to four months of financial assistance, including:
-Up to 4 months of rent or mortgage (up to $6,000 per month)
-One time security deposit (actual housing deposit amount up to the maximum of $6,000)
-Up to 4 months of utility assistance ($2,000 per month per utility source)
-One time Utility deposit (up to $3,000 per utility source).
-One-time automobile down payment
-Up to 4 months of automobile payments
Utility payments may include electricity, gas, or water expense, or a combination of these utility sources. Water expense may include sewer service fees.
Payments are made directly to landlords, mortgage lenders, or utility providers.
Visit the Department of Human Services' website, https://humanservices.hawaii.gov/hawaii-relief-program-faqs-support-for-housing-and-utility-payments/, for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
--This is not the application for Wildfire Disaster Survivors. If you were directly impacted by the August 8, 2023, wildfires, please apply for the Maui Relief Program (MRP) for Wildfire Disaster Survivors, https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01997dbd306f77cb820d3715facc7d52 --
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Disaster Related Cash GrantsTANF ApplicationsTransportation Expense AssistanceRental Deposit AssistanceUtility Service Payment AssistanceSecurity Deposit Payment AssistanceRent Payment AssistanceFirst/Last Month Rent Payment AssistanceTANFGovernment Shutdown InformationUtility Deposit AssistanceMortgage Payment Assistance
Providing organization
Maui Economic Opportunity
Strengthen the community while helping people in need restore their hope, reach their potential, and enrich their lives.