(MRTP, Maui Relief TANF Program) The Maui Relief Program is a program that provides benefits to eligible families with dependent children, or individuals, who were directly impacted by the wildfires. This program is separate from the ongoing TANF cash assistance benefit and has a different application process, eligibility criteria and requirements.
The program benefits are not intended to meet a family’s recurring needs and will not extend beyond 4 months.
Funding for people without dependent children is very limited. We encourage you to apply as soon as you can to be considered for assistance. When applying, please take into consideration that the current queue time is approximately two months.
Survivors are strongly encouraged to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance prior to applying for support through the Maui Relief TANF Program. DHS wants to ensure families maximize available disaster relief efforts. FEMA housing has been extended through February 2027. Please use this time to secure the required documents and submit an application for MRP assistance a few months before you leave FEMA.
The Program will help families with household incomes that do not exceed 350% of the 2023 Hawaii Federal Poverty Level, or individuals, with a:
-One-time deposit to secure long-term housing (your family unit has a signed lease/rental agreement for 12 months or more. The security deposit must not be paid, as we cannot reimburse.)
-Long-term housing payments up to 4 months (your family unit has a lease/rental agreement or is paying a mortgage)
-Short-term housing payments up to 4 months (your family unit has a lease/rental agreement for less than 12 months or is temporarily staying at a hotel, vacation rental, etc.)
-One-time down payment to purchase a four-wheeled personal automotive vehicle designed for passenger transportation for up to $6,000 (your family unit will sign a pending bill of sale/buyer's order before your 10-day pending deadline. The down payment must not be paid, as we cannot reimburse.)
-Automobile payments up to 4 months, up to $1,000 each month (your family unit has a lease/auto loan agreement. If purchasing through a private seller, we can only assist with the loan in addition to the down payment if the total vehicle price is $10,000 or less.)
-One-time utility deposit to connect utility sources (your family unit established accounts with utility companies)
-Utility payments up to 4 months (your family has accounts with utility companies)
-One-time clothing allowance for adults.
-Every 12 months, clothing allowance for children (between ages Birth - 17 years old).
-Every 12 months, allowance for school supplies for children between ages 5 years old - 17 years old.
-One-time replacement of a refrigerator unit, actual cost up to $1,000
-One-time replacement of a range unit, actual cost up to $1,000
-One-time replacement of a washing machine unit, dryer unit, or both, actual cost up to $1,000 or up to $1,750 for replacement of washer and dryer
-One-time replacement of a microwave or toaster oven, or both, actual cost up to $200.
Note: Information on immigration status is only requested to determine the source of funds to which the benefits will be paid.