Hawaii Relief Program (CCH) | Catholic Charities Hawaii - Kauai
Hawaii Relief Program (CCH)
4373 Rice Street, 1, Lihue, HI 96766
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.
-Have a valid lease or mortgage for a primary residence on Oahu, Kauai, or Hawaii Island.
Hours
Beginning October 29, 2025
(808) 521-4357
Voice
Application process
Visit the website to apply.
Service area
Oahu,Hawaii (Big Island),Kauai
(Hawaii Relief Program) Catholic Charities Hawaii 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).
What's Here
Disaster Related Cash GrantsTANF ApplicationsTransportation Expense AssistanceRental Deposit AssistanceUtility Service Payment AssistanceSecurity Deposit Payment AssistanceMortgage Payment AssistanceFirst/Last Month Rent Payment AssistanceTANFGovernment Shutdown InformationRent Payment AssistanceUtility Deposit Assistance
Providing organization
Catholic Charities Hawaii