Qualifications

Qualifications

There are two parts to the application and qualification process that must be completed prior to move-in approval:

1. Screening Application
2. Income/Asset Verification for Program Eligibility

1. Screening Process

• Credit check
• Criminal background check
• Landlord reference check

$17 screening fee per household member aged 18 and older is required at the time of application. This fee is non-refundable.

Please review our Screening Criteria before submitting your application.

2. Income Verification & Eligibility

After passing the screening process, applicants will be required to:

• Complete the REA questionnaire
• Submit eligibility forms

The total anticipated household income must not exceed the maximum allowable income based on household size.

All household members must income-qualify at move-in. Required documents include:

• Government-issued ID
• Birth certificates for minors under 18
• Proof of student status (if applicable)
• Income documentation

Maximum Allowable Income by Household Size (2026 Honolulu County)

Household Members Per Unit Size

Student Rule (LIHTC Program)

Under the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program, households composed entirely of full-time students are not eligible for residency unless one of the following exceptions applies.

All households are welcome to apply and may ask about possible student rule exceptions.

• The student receives AFDC/TANF
• The student was previously in foster care under Title IV of the Social Security Act
• The student is enrolled in a job training program under the Job Training Partnership Act
• A single parent with minor children, where neither the parent nor children are dependents of another individual
• The student is married and files a joint tax return

Compliance Review

All current and anticipated income expected during the 12 months following move-in must be collected, verified, and reviewed by our compliance department. They are legally responsible for ensuring that all residents meet program requirements at move-in and will conduct annual recertification for continued eligibility.