The Kaua‘i County Housing Agency
Mission Statement: To provide greater opportunities for affordable housing and to support community development for the residents of the County of Kauaʻi.
Announcements
Release Date: January 21, 2025
KAUA‘I COUNTY HOUSING AGENCY
LEGAL PUBLIC NOTICE
DRAFT CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2025-2030
DRAFT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2025
To all interested Agencies, Groups and Persons:
Notice is hereby given that the Kaua‘i County Housing Agency (KCHA) will hold a video teleconference and in-person hearing on the draft Consolidated Plan 2025-2030, which includes the first program year draft Annual Action Plan (AAP) 2025, and proposed projects that have been recommended for anticipated funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Pursuant to 24 CFR 91.105, the public hearing is to provide information on the anticipated grant funds and afford citizens the opportunity to provide written or oral comments on the draft Consolidated Plan 2025-2030 and proposed projects. The hearing will be held on:
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 10:00 am (In-person)
Mo‘ikeha Building – Mo‘ikeha Conference Room 2
4444 Rice Street, Līhu‘e, HI 96766
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 - 2:00 pm (Video Teleconference)
Registration and connectivity: anyone interested in attending the Microsoft Teams video teleconference, please be directed to KCHA’s Announcement page on the County of Kauaʻi website at https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Housing-Agency to access the Video Teleconference link, Meeting ID and Passcode. You may also access the Video Teleconference via the following link https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YmNhZTE1ZmMtNDgyYy00ZTk1LThjMzAtYTcxY2YzZDc0Njky%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2282057022-1cb1-40a6-ada9-2fd512d13e37%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22db619324-cfa1-44a3-a7c8-af2f554535b6%22%7d using the following Meeting ID and Passcode-
Meeting ID: 258 850 893 300 Passcode: cR3TH29v
PROPOSED CDBG PROJECTS:
PUBLIC SERVICES
a. Youth Mentorship and Engagement Camp $ 115,073.00
(Keala Foundation)
Conduct four (4) free 10-day prevention/intervention camps for at-risk youth, ages 11-18, from low- to
moderate-income families to improve resilience, coping skills, and self-awareness in a supportive environment.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
b. Lima Ola Photovoltaic Project $342,154.00
(Pa‘a Lima)
Install a photovoltaic system to reduce tenant electricity costs at the new supportive housing project for houseless
individuals and families.
c. MHK - Kaua‘i Restoration Project $215,500.00
(Mental Health Kokua)
Renovate an existing group home for imminently homeless adults with serious mental illness.
HOUSING
d. Pa‘anau Hot Water Heaters $41,000.00
(Kaua‘i Housing Development Corporation)
Remove existing solar water heaters and install new tankless heaters at existing low- to moderate-income
household rental units.
ADMINISTRATION
e. Administration $153,432.00
(Kaua‘i County Housing Agency)
General program administration, project implementation, compliance monitoring, evaluation, record-keeping
and reporting.
TOTAL ANTICIPATED CDBG FUNDING $867,159.00
KCHA anticipates receiving $767,159.00 in grant funds from HUD for PY 2025 CDBG annual allocation and will utilize $100,000.00 from program income. KCHA will
continue to administer the Home Purchase Program and Homebuyer Loan Program utilizing revolving loan funds dedicated to the programs. Should there be an increase or decrease in the actual allocation amount, the lowest ranked project from each category will be adjusted accordingly.
ALTERNATE PROJECT:
To ensure the performance of the County of Kaua’i program in meeting timeliness regulations at 24 CFR 570.902, should any projects listed above not proceed as represented in the CDBG applications, the following project may be funded if the project is ready to proceed and will comply with CDBG regulatory requirements:
- Health Outreach Kaua’i $67,185.00
(Project Vision Hawai’i)
Funds will be used for direct staffing to provide mobile health care, services, referrals, and outreach to people
experiencing homelessness.
The public is advised that the County of Kaua’i may exercise the option to incur pre-award costs for projects in its PY 2025 budget pursuant to 24 CFR 570.200(h)
to assist with compliance of CDBG timeliness regulations. Non-CDBG funds used for pre-award costs will be reimbursed upon receipt of PY 2025 CDBG funding
from HUD.
Should any CDBG funds become available from cancelled or completed projects, or by receipt of program income or revolving funds, such funds may be reprogrammed to any open Action Plan project in accordance with the requirements of the County’s Citizen Participation Plan and prior approval from HUD.
The purpose of the 5-Year CP and AAP 2025 is to ensure that jurisdictions receiving federal assistance, plan for housing and related needs in a way that improves availability and affordability of decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expands economic opportunities, principally for low- to moderate-income persons.
The draft CP and AAP 2025 is available for review at: https://www.kauai.gov/Government/Departments-Agencies/Housing-Agency/Housing-Community-Development/Community-Development-Block-Grant-Program-CDBG. Written comments may be submitted via email to kbarros@kauai.gov or via U.S. mail to: Kaua‘i County Housing Agency, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 330, Līhu‘e, Hawai‘i 96766. The 30-day comment period will commence on January 21, 2025. All comments received by February 21, 2025, will be considered in preparing the final CP and AAP 2025.
Closed captioning services will be provided for the video teleconferencing hearing. If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodations due to a disability, call 241-4444 or email housing@kauai.gov as soon as possible, preferably ten (10) days prior to the meeting date. If a response is received after that, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
By order of the Mayor
County of Kaua‘i
Derek S.K. Kawakami
Mayor
NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT
Release Date: December 27, 2024
Kauai County Housing Agency
4444 Rice Street, Suite 330
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
This notice shall satisfy procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by Kauai County Housing Agency.
The Kauai County Housing Agency is utilizing Emergency Rental Assistance 2 funds under Pub. L. No. 117-2 dated March 11, 2021 under the American Rescue Plan Act (hereinafter “ARPA ERA 2) and, pursuant to APRA ERA 2 FAQ 46, as amended, to undertake a project known as the Kealaula Supportive Housing Project – Phase II for the purpose of constructing a supportive housing project for residents experiencing homelessness or who are at imminent risk of homelessness. The estimated ARPA ERA 2 funding is $4,005,000 and the total estimated project cost is $4,505,000. The proposed project is located at 4398 Pua Loke Street, Lihue, Hawaii 96766 and identified as TMK (4) 3-8-005-002.
FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT
The Kauai County Housing Agency has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at the Kauai County Housing Agency 4444 Rice Street, Suite 330, Lihue, Hawaii 96766 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8 A.M to 4 P.M or online at www.kauai.gov/housing.
Environmental Review Record for Kealaula Pua Loke Expansion
Signature Pages of Environmental Review Record for Kealaula Pua Loke Expansion
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Kauai County Housing Agency, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 330, Lihue, Hawaii 96766, Attention: Steve Franco or by email at sfranco@kauai.gov. All comments received by January 11, 2025, will be considered by the Kauai County Housing Agency.
ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION
The Kauai County Housing Agency certifies that Derek S.K.Kawakami in his capacity as Mayor consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. ARPA ERA 2’s approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Kauai County Housing Agency to use Program funds.
Derek S.K Kawakami, Mayor
County of Kauai
For Immediate Release: December 19, 2024
County of Kauai Homeless Program Grants Application
APPLICATIONS for funding for the County of Kauai Homeless Program Grants will be available at 8am HST on Friday December 20, 2024 on the Housing Agency Homeless Support Webpage, for the County of Kauai Housing Agency Homeless Program Grants in Aid.
Applications must be received before 4:30 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time on Friday, January 31, 2025, via email at homelessprogramgrants@kauai.gov. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions beginning February 10, 2024.
All questions must be submitted via email to: homelessprogramgrants@kauai.gov Please do not call the office with questions. We appreciate your understanding.
The County reserves the right to reject any proposal.
There will be two Zoom informational meetings held, one on Thursday December 26, 2024, and one on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 10:00 am for interested parties and to answer questions. Any other questions must be submitted by email prior to January 15, 2025, and answers will be posted on the County of Kauai, Housing Agency, Homeless Programs website.
County of Kauai Homeless Program Grants Application Questions and Answers as of January 13, 2025(PDF, 122KB)
Additional Questions and Answers for Homeless Program Grants Application as of January 15, 2025
Kauai County Housing Agency Request for Proposals Homeless Grants, zoom meeting January 6, 2025
The project funding period will be for a minimum of six months up to one year depending on the proposal. The intent of the grant program is to provide much needed funds to organizations working directly with the homeless providing critical services. Proposals submitted shall be reviewed and considered for the receipt of funding, to applicant organizations.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact Farah Aquino at 808-241-4427 or faquino@kauai.gov
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
The Housing Policy for the County of Kaua'i
The purpose of Ordinance No. 860 is to establish by law a housing policy in furtherance of the goals and objectives identified for the Kauaʻi County Housing Agency in Section 2-1.16 of the Kauaʻi County Code 1987. Ordinance No. 860 includes workforce housing requirements for residential and resort developments, and codifies procedures used to administer housing development programs. The Ordinance is effective June 10, 2008 as Ordinance No. 860(PDF, 165KB) .
Administrative Rules(PDF, 999KB) know as "The Administration of Chapter 7A, Kaua'i County Code, Pertaining to the Housing Policy for the County of Kaua'i" was adopted on July 21, 2015 for the purpose of implementing the goals and objectives of Chapter 7A, Kaua'i County Code 1987. Ordinance NO. 1081, Bill NO. 2774, Draft 5 Amending Ch. 7A COK Code 1987 Housing Policy Signed by Mayor Octoer 29, 2020(PDF, 7MB) .
2024 Income, Rental and For Sale Limits
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 860, US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) provides the County with the Kaua'i median household income amount each year. In addition, HUD provides income limits, by household size, for extremely low income households that earn thirty percent (30%) of the median household income, very low income households that earn fifty percent (50%) of the median household income, households that earn sixty percent (60%) of the median household income, and low income households that earn eighty percent (80%) of the median household income. The Housing Agency provides Workforce Housing and Gap Group income limits utilizing the Kaua'i median household income and HUD's methodology.
NOTICE: An error was found in the charts, and they have been revised with an effective date of June 25, 2024.
2024 Kauai County Income Limits(PDF, 64KB)
2024 Rental Limits by Family Size(PDF, 74KB)
2024 Rental Limits by Bedroom Count(PDF, 64KB)
2024 Sale Limits by Family Size(PDF, 216KB)
2024 Sale Limits by Bedroom Count(PDF, 170KB)
2024 Sale Limits by Income-Bedroom Size(PDF, 194KB)