Section 8 housing assistance payments to landlords may be delayed

LĪHUʻE (HawaiiNewsNow) – The County of Kauaʻi Housing Agency is advising landlords that Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments may be delayed due to severe weather from Hurricane Lowell.

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Ongoing infrastructure repairs following a Sept. 9 fire at the Līhuʻe Civic Center’s Kapule Building are also contributing to the delay.

The agency said timely payment to all program landlords remains a priority, while county staff work to return all County operations to normal as soon as possible.

Under the HAP contract and federal regulations, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program participants are not responsible for the housing authority’s portion of rent.

Participants cannot be evicted or penalized for payment delays caused by the storm and fire-related disruptions.

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Program participants are reminded that they must continue to pay their tenant portion of rent as required by their HAP contract and lease agreement.

For more information, contact the Housing Agency’s Rental Assistance Division at 808-241-4440 or [email protected].

Participants needing a language interpreter or materials in an alternate format – such as large print, Braille or electronic copy – can contact the Housing Agency at 808-241-4440 or [email protected].

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The agency asks to make requests as early as possible.