--Applications open Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 am--
The Hawaiian Council has been contracted to administer the Office of Hawaiian Affairs
program which provides general financial assistance to help Native Hawaiian homeowners and renters recover from the Kona Low Weather Events, the storms and floods occurring in March 2026.
Native Hawaiian homeowners (owner occupied) may receive up to $15,000. Native Hawaiian renters may receive up to $7,500.
Assistance is limited to 1 award per address. Note: Some homeowner and renter households may both qualify.
What counts as damage?
Major Damage means the home is Not safe to live in or Requires major repairs.
Destroyed means the home is a total loss or cannot be repaired.
How to apply:
Step 1: Get ready by gathering your documents before Sunday, May 16, 2026 9:00 am
Step 2: Learn More by joining an information session via Zoom,
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81978211696
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 6:30 pm
Thursday, May 14, 2026 9:30 am
Thursday, May 14, 2026 6:30 om
Step 3: Apply online starting Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 am at
https://kakoomai.org/oha
Or apply In Person Saturday, May 16, 2026 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Oahu
Waialua Recovery Center, 66 207 Kamehameha Highway, Haleiwa, HI 96712
Hawaiian Council Headquarters, 91-1270 Kinoiki Street, Kapolei, HI 96707
Maui
Lahaina Resource Center, Lahaina Gateway, 325 Keawe Street, B102, Lahaina, HI 96761
Maui Mall Marketplace - Kakoo Maui Relief and Aid Services Center, Maui Mall Marketplace, 53 E. Kamehameha Avenue, 101, Kahului, HI 96732
Molokai
Molokai Cares, 55 Makaena, Kaunakakai, HI 96748
All locations will continue accepting applications after Saturday during their normal hours. Persons in the County of Hawaii may call for help.
Additional Phone Numbers:
(808) 460-8698