Along with the recently announced relief that Hawai‘i Community Lending is providing during the federal shutdowns, HCL is collaborating on a new program with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL). Called the Hoʻāmana Program, this $10-million grant program is funded by DHHL and will provide grants up to $30,000 to eligible native Hawaiian homeowners. Homeowners must be at or below 80-percent area median income and reside on Hawaiian Home Lands; be in financial hardship; and need help with past due mortgage, HOA fees, property taxes, water and other utilities.
The Hoʻāmana program opens in January 2026. “We encourage eligible homeowners to sign up on an interest list now so they can apply as soon as the program opens,” said Kahaunani Mahoe-Thoene, HCL servicing director. “Mahalo to DHHL for helping to ensure that our families make it through these difficult times without losing their homes.”
Interested homeowners may sign up to the interest list in order to apply in January:www.hawaiicommunitylending.com/hoamana/.
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