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Hawaii Relief Program (CCH) | Catholic Charities Hawaii - Big Island (Kona)

Resource Name:Hawaii Relief Program (CCH) | Catholic Charities Hawaii - Big Island (Kona)

address

73-5618 Maiau Street, B201, Kailua Kona, HI 96740

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

Application process

Visit the website to apply.

Service area

Oahu,Hawaii (Big Island),Kauai

Other Information

HSIS

  • First/Last Month Rent Payment Assistance
  • Security Deposit Payment Assistance
  • Utility Deposit Assistance
  • Disaster Related Cash Grants
  • Government Shutdown Information
  • TANF
  • Rent Payment Assistance
  • Mortgage Payment Assistance
  • Utility Service Payment Assistance
  • Transportation Expense Assistance

Income

  • Yes (Specify)

Islands

  • 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).

Providing organization

Catholic Charities Hawaii
Catholic Charities Hawaii exists to carry out the social mission of the church by serving the people of Hawaii, regardless of their faith or culture. We provide a wide range of social services with compassion and a commitment to excellence. Through our programs and our advocacy for social justice, we serve all people, especially those with the greatest need.