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The Hawaii Interim Housing Program (HIHP) has closed applications for the housing program. For those persons needing post disaster housing assistance, please contact your Disaster Case Manager (DCM) or Outreach Care Navigator (OCN) with the Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP). Ka Lai Ola is a temporary housing development that is located in West Lahaina within walking distance of Lahaina Civic Center. It will house 1,500 wildfire survivors until 2029. Ka Lai Ola will contain approximately 450 modular residential units, including a combination of studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes for independent living with full kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas.

(DPP Storm Response FAQs, DPP Storm Response Frequently Asked Questions) City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) provides a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) with information about emergency repair work that may be completed without first obtaining a permit, provided a permit application is submitted on the next working day after work begins. Additional website: https://oneoahu.org

The State of Hawaii is providing help with temporary housing options for people and families displaced by the March 2026 Kona Low storms. Also available on the website are links to volunteer or drop off donations and to donate to storm relief. Visit the website and click on the "Kona Low Storms Disaster Recovery" link to request a disaster case manager, submit a damage report, explore financial assistance options, and explore housing options like a request temporary housing for those whose homes were damaged by the Kona Low on March 2026. Clicking on "Explore housing options" will take you information for State of Hawaii temporary sheltering, FEMA housing assistance, and more housing assistance options.

Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency collects requests for assistance on clean ups from storms or other events. If you need assistance such as down trees, sandbags, etc. visit the website and click on the link “Request for Assistance." Data is collected and agencies are sought to find help for the community. The Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency also collects information on residential and commercial property damage from storms or other events. Call to report damage. Or, visit the website section "Disaster Recovery" and click on the “Residential Damage Report” for homes or “Commercial Damage Report” for commercial property. Data is collected to help the county.

(Mālama Honua Disaster Fund, MHDF) The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) provides a limited number of $10,000 grants to repair eligible Native Hawaiian homeowners' homes that sustained minor damage during the March 2026 Kona Low storm events. The program helps OHA beneficiaries with disaster-related cleanup and home repair needs for principal residents located in OHA-identified homes that remain safe to live in but require non-structural repairs to cleanup due to flooding, water damage, or other storm-related impacts. The Malama Honua Disaster Fund (MHDF) program is open to Native Hawaiian homeowners who are not otherwise eligible for OHA's March 2026 Kona Low General Disaster Assistance Program that the Hawaiian Council is contracted to administer. Applicants must provide verifiable quotes, invoices, or other acceptable cost documentation for repairs or cleanup due to the storms. OHA will use available storm impact data and recovery indicators to ensure grant awards are distributed fairly and proportionately across impacted islands and communities. Applications open Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:00 am Additional Email Address: [email protected] OHA Grants team

County of Kauai Emergency Management Agency will provide a damage assessment online portal which is only opened around a declared emergency. Visit the website or the County of Kauai press releases for information about damage assessment portal opening and closure.

The City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) provides information on how to apply for building permits related to the Kona Low. When applying for a building permit in HNL Build that is for work related to the Kona low, please follow the instructions below. If you aren’t sure if your project requires a permit, please review our FAQs: https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/dpp-storm-response-faqs/ Step 1. Log into your HNL Build account. If you have an HNL Build account, please sign in. If you don’t have an HNL Build account, click here, https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/hnl-build-create-a-new-account/, for instructions on how to create one. Step 2. Permit Selection. Please select your permit type. Note: If the type of work you are performing would normally qualify for a Quick Permit, please select Building Permit Application instead. This ensures our team can thoroughly review your specific scope of work. Step 3. Label Your Project. If this first permit you are applying for that is related to the Kona low, check the “New Project” box and enter “Kona Low Rebuild” as the project name. If you are applying for additional permits, continue to use the same “Kona Low Rebuild” project each time. Do not create a new project. Step 4. Submission Page. Proceed with your application until you reach the Submission Requests page. If your project does not require formal plans, please upload photos of the property damage instead. This fulfills the system’s upload requirement and allows you to complete your submission in HNL Build. If our staff believe your project does need plans, they will contact you. Step 5. Notify DPP. After submitting your application, send an email to [email protected]. Include your application number and state that the repairs are due to the Kona Low. Our team will then add your permit to our priority list for faster review. Additional websites: https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/kona-low-rebuild-application-instructions/ https://oneoahu.org

Residents of Maui who were affected by the August 8, 2023 wildfires and received an initial rental assistance from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may be eligible for continued rental assistance. To be eligible for continued rental assistance, you must have used your initial rental assistance as intended, and: -you must be unable to return to your pre-disaster residence because it is uninhabitable, cannot be accessed or is unavailable as a result of the wildfires -you cannot pay for housing without assistance -you are not receiving temporary housing help from any other source. -You also need to develop a long-term housing plan and be able to demonstrate progress toward one If you need continued rental assistance, you must complete an Application for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance. -Homeowners: If your FEMA-verified Real Property Loss exceeds the amount of the initial Rental Assistance awarded, the Application for Continued Temporary Housing Assistance will automatically be mailed to you after you have received the initial Rental Assistance award. -Homeowners: If the Real Property Loss does not exceed the amount of the initial Rental Assistance, you will need to call FEMA’s Helpline to request the application. -Renters: You will need to request the Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Request form by calling FEMA’s Helpline. To request the form, ask questions about the Continued Temporary Housing Assistance, or for help completing the form, call the FEMA Helpline at (800) 621-3362. All applicants need to submit the following documentation with your completed application: -Pre- and post-disaster income for household members 18 years old and older -Proof of pre-disaster housing costs (copy of lease and utility bills, renter’s insurance, mortgage statements, real estate taxes, home insurance, etc.) -Proof of post-disaster housing costs (copy of current lease or rental agreement signed by the applicant and the landlord). -If your documents were lost or destroyed in the fires, visit a Disaster Recovery Center, where specialists can help you replace them. Find a recovery center here: http://www.fema.gov/DRC How to Submit an Application to FEMA The Continued Temporary Housing Assistance Request form and supporting documents should be returned to FEMA in one of the following ways: -Upload them to your disaster account at DisasterAssistance.gov -Mail them to FEMA, PO Box 10055, Hyattsville, MD 20782-8055 -Fax them to FEMA at (800) 827-8112 FEMA will evaluate your request to determine if you are eligible. It is important for applicants to keep FEMA updated with their contact information and housing status. For the latest information on the Maui wildfire recovery efforts, visit mauicounty.gov and fema.gov/disaster/4724. Follow FEMA on social media: @FEMARegion9 and facebook.com/fema.

Uvalde Foundation For Kids's Community Crisis Response Team provides emergency food, clothing and temporary housing assistance for at risk/homeless youth and families.

City and County of Honolulu Department of Emergency Management provides a way to report disaster damages. Use the Residential Damage Self-Reporting Tool at https://www.honolulu.gov/homedamage to report residential damages. Use the Business Damage Self-Reporting Tool at https://www.honolulu.gov/businessdamage to report damages to business. Information is collected after emergencies. Visit the website for more information. --While the site is not currently collecting damage reports, programs available that are linked on those pages.--

County of Maui Emergency Management Agency asks people to follow the links on the website to report residential damage to the primary residence and property. For the Kona Low on March 2026 please select "Debris Clearance" under the This report is for: section for debris removal help. Visit the website and click on the "March Kona Storm Informational Page" in the menu on the left side of the website for more information. See the PDF under the section "Debris Removal" for more information.

(March 2026 Kona Low) State of Hawaii Department of Defense Hawaii Emergency Management Agency provides a website with information on the Kona Low on March 2026. Information includes links to information, shelter, public safety notices, road closures and travel disruptions, recovery resources, damage assessment links, hotel information for storm evacuees, links to donate to Kona Low relief efforts, press conference information, and information on preparing for flash floods. Additional Website: https://ready.hawaii.gov/

City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) provides a Rebuild Donation Match Registry. Step 1: Submit a Request. Residents and business owners with storm damage can submit a description of their needs, including required repairs and specific materials or services. Step 2: Eligibility Review. DPP will verify requests based on official damage assessment reports to ensure resources reach those most affected. Step 3: Register as a Donor. Individuals and businesses can sign up to donate specific quantities of materials or offer volunteer time. Step 4: The Match. Once a match is identified, DPP will notify both parties to initiate the connection. Please note: -No Guarantee of Assistance. Submission of a request does not guarantee that materials or services will be provided. Assistance depends on available donations. -Permits are Required. Participation in the registry does not waive standard building permit requirements. Property owners must ensure all necessary permits are obtained before work begins. -Licensed Work required. Under Hawaii law, work requiring a licensed contractor must still be performed by a properly licensed professional. -Independent Agreements made. All arrangements regarding the transfer of materials or performance of work are made solely between the donor and the recipient. The City does not oversee these private agreements or guarantee the quality of workmanship. -Prioritization of needs and resources. The program may prioritize participants based on need and available resources. Additional website: https://www.honolulu.gov/dpp/ https://oneoahu.org

Project Vision is providing shelter for those affected by the Maui wildfires in August 2023 that do not have shelter. The site will be able to house around 150 people who will be provided a military grade tent for shelter. There is access to showers, medical care and restrooms as well as other services. The shelter will also provide transportation to and from the site. Case managers from the state will also be on hand to work with those shelter residents to develop a recovery plan. Location is off Hana Highway in Pu'unene.