HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-29ApplicationsopenMay10forCRUAprogramDEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: April 29, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
HOUSING AGENCY
ADAM ROVERSI, DIRECTOR
(808) 241-4444
Applications open May 10 for Kaua‘i’s 2021 Coronavirus Rental and Utility Assistance
Program
LĪHU‘E – The County of Kaua‘i’s 2021 Coronavirus Rental and Utility Assistance Program,
administered by Kaua‘i Government Employees Federal Credit Union (KGEFCU), will be accepting online
applications starting 6 a.m., on May 10, at www.KauaiRentHelp.com.
In-person application assistance will be available at the Līhu‘e Civic Center Pi‘ikoi Building on
May 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Households that have been impacted, directly or indirectly, by the COVID-19 pandemic and are
past due on their rent and/or utilities are encouraged to apply for the program.
Eligible applicants may receive up to $4,500 per month for rent and no cap per month for
qualifying utilities. Information is required from both tenants and landlords in order for an application to
be completed and qualify for the program. Cooperation from both parties is greatly appreciated.
Persons without internet access or a computer are encouraged to visit one of KGEFCU’s
satellite locations around Kaua‘i or reach out to your local library for computer availability. Schedules
and more information on additional in-person application locations will be available soon at
www.KauaiRentHelp.com.
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact KGEFCU
at rent@kgefcu.org as soon as possible. Please include “ADA” in the subject line of the email. Requests
made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is
available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy. If you require translation
services, please call 808-482-3777 for assistance.
Eligibility:
To qualify for rent and/or utility assistance, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Be a Kaua‘i County resident;
• Be at least 18 years old;
• Be a renter; and
• Have lost income due to the COVID-19 pandemic or experienced significant increased costs
or other financial hardship, directly or indirectly related to the outbreak, and have an annual
gross household income at or below 80% of the area median income (AMI) for the number
of members in their household. For reference, the following illustrates the 80% AMI for
various household sizes:
o 1 person: $57,100
o 2 persons: $65,250
o 3 persons: $73,400
o 4 persons: $81,550
o 5 persons: $88,100
o 6 persons: $94,600
o 7 persons: $101,150
o 8 persons: $107,650
Households with income of no more than 50% percent of the AMI or in which one or more
household member(s) is unemployed and has been unemployed for 90 days will be prioritized.
Funding will be limited to households’ primary residence on Kaua‘i and Ni‘ihau. Households will
be limited to 12 months of total grant assistance.
More information on Kaua‘i’s 2021 Coronavirus Rental and Utility Assistance Program will be
provided on www.KauaiRentHelp.com. Interested households may also email rent@kgefcu.org for
assistance with completing their application.
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