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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-151.5

Rent supplement; qualification.

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Verified 10/23/2026 · Next check 10/30/2026
effective 10/23/2026HawaiiAffordable Housing Programs

Operative Text

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D § 356D-151.5
Except as provided by federal law, nothing in this chapter shall prevent a person who otherwise qualifies for rent supplement under this chapter from taking up to ninety days (from the day the person's application for rent supplement is approved) to secure a qualified rental dwelling; provided that rent supplement payments shall not commence until a qualified rental dwelling is secured. [L 2008, c 166, §1]
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Plain English

Hawaii Revised Statutes § 356D-151.5 establishes that an applicant who has been approved for a rent supplement under Chapter 356D is generally allowed up to 90 days to find a qualifying rental unit before their benefit window closes. During that search period, no rent supplement payments are actually disbursed until the applicant successfully secures an eligible dwelling. Federal law may impose different or additional conditions that override this state-level rule.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 356D-151.5, landlords working with prospective tenants who hold a rent supplement approval should be aware that those tenants may still be within their 90-day search window and that payments do not begin until a qualified rental dwelling is formally secured. Operators who accept rent supplement participants can expect that the payment timeline is tied to the date of occupancy, not the date of the applicant's approval. Understanding this structure can help property managers coordinate move-in dates and lease commencement with the supplement payment schedule.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section § 356D-151.5 gives approved rent supplement applicants up to 90 days to locate a qualifying rental unit without losing their approved status, subject to any applicable federal requirements. Payments under the supplement program do not begin until a qualified dwelling is secured, so applicants should keep track of their approval date and the 90-day window. Tenants who have questions about what counts as a qualified rental dwelling or how the timeline is calculated may wish to contact the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation or a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-153
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-92
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-53
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-52
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-53
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-57
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-71
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-6.5
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-62
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-1
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-51
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-6.5
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 356D-92

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Source Information

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