Other Housing Programs
Hawai’i State Department of Human Services & Global Empowerment Mission Rental Assistance Program
The Rental Assistance Program (RAP) is connecting FEMA-ineligible families with long-term rentals listed on Airbnb or through the Hawai’i Fire Relief Housing Program. Learn more details here.
Reach out directly to Global Empowerment Mission if you are interested in entering your unit in their pool.
Benefits:
Use Airbnb’s platform
Airbnb AirCover for hosts
Can offer your unit for less than 1 year
Funding provided by the State of Hawaii.
FEMA Direct Lease Program
FEMA is seeking owners of rental units for families displaced by the Maui wildfires. Units are offered to survivors for long-term leasing for up to 24 months.
FEMA contracts three property management companies to coordinate between property owners and FEMA. Through the program, owners can house a family in need and receive compensation for doing so.
Property owners can reach out directly to FEMA subcontractors Lima Charlie Inc, Fedcology, or Aesthetic Home Investments.
Benefits:
FEMA guarantees the rent and provides insurance
Qualify for lower property taxes
See Frequently Asked Questions here.
Maui Hale Match
If you have a rental, second home, or ohana, sign up in just a few minutes to immediately offer it to displaced families and individuals. Many of our families cannot afford market rental rates, so consider offering at or below FEMA rental assistance rates.
1-bedroom: $2,977 / month
2-bedroom: $3,743 / month
3-bedroom: $5,122 / month
Once you connect, take the lease conversation offline and proceed as you see fit.
Maui Hale Match is a project of Maui Rapid Response.
