Temporary housing options are available for residents whose homes were left uninhabitable following the recent Kona low storm systems.
Households unable to safely return to their homes in parts of Wahiawā, Waialua, Haleʻiwa and surrounding North Shore communities can stay at the Inn at Schofield, 563 Kolekole Ave. in Wahiawā.
The inn is pet-friendly, and rooms are secured through April 30. Participants must provide information to pass a background check, as the location is on base. The city is making available more than 50 additional housing units, with more details to be announced early next week.
“After the recent Kona Low storms, our priority is making sure families who lost the use of their homes have a safe place to stay,” said Gov. Josh Green. “We appreciate the close coordination with the city and North Shore lawmakers to quickly secure housing options and stabilize these households while recovery continues.”
State officials confirmed that additional temporary housing is available on other islands. Residents on neighbor islands whose homes suffered severe damage and are temporarily uninhabitable may be placed in available short-term rentals if they need housing assistance. The state is working on options to utilize Hale o Laʻiē and other accommodations. More information will be available shortly.
To conserve emergency resources, temporary housing assistance will be limited to residents whose primary residence is currently unsafe or uninhabitable due to storm damage and who need a place to stay while repairs are being made.
Residents who meet these criteria are encouraged to call Aloha United Way at 211 and indicate the required housing assistance due to the Kona Low disaster, at which point they will be referred to the appropriate resource. Residents may also register for assistance online.
Officials will continue damage assessments statewide, and additional housing assistance will be provided as needed.
