City & County of Honolulu DCS Rehabilitation Loan Program
City & County of Honolulu, Department of Community Services, Community Assistance Division
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs City & County of Honolulu DCS Rehabilitation Loan Program in its Honolulu, HI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
The City and County of Honolulu's Rehabilitation Loan Program provides 0% interest loans to income-qualified owner-occupants to repair homes to minimum housing quality standards. Eligible repairs include termite damage, roofing, electrical, plumbing, and accessibility modifications. Note: due to federal, state, and city regulatory requirements including Historic Preservation review, processing takes at least one year, not suitable for emergency repairs.
Interest rate is 0% for income-qualified borrowers at or below 80% AMI. Loan term and amount vary by income level and repair scope. Applications take 12+ months to process.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Honolulu, HI, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- City & County of Honolulu CDBG Housing Assistance Varies by subgrantee program; typically $5,000-$30,000
- Hawaii Energy Residential Rebate Program Up to $700 per heat pump water heater; rebates for A/C, appliances, and solar water heating
- Hawaii Home Electrification & Appliance Rebates (HEAR), eHale Program Up to $14,000 for moderate-income; 100% rebate for low-income households
- Hawaii Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) Free weatherization measures, value varies by home
Key Details
- 0% interest rehabilitation loan for owner-occupants up to 80% of Oahu median income
- Covers roofing, termite damage, plumbing, electrical, accessibility
- Processing takes at least 12 months, not for emergency repairs
- Apply at 51 Merchant Street, 1st Floor, Honolulu, HI 96813
- Call DCS Community Assistance Division: 808-768-7076
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for City & County of Honolulu DCS Rehabilitation Loan Program in Honolulu, HI?
The Grant Map record states: Loan amount based on repair scope; income-scaled interest rate (0% for lowest income). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for City & County of Honolulu DCS Rehabilitation Loan Program in Honolulu?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for City & County of Honolulu DCS Rehabilitation Loan Program in Honolulu, HI?
Confirm the application route directly with City & County of Honolulu, Department of Community Services, Community Assistance Division; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 808-768-7076. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.
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