Maui Wildfire Survivors Moves In At La’Iku Lahaina

The first four tenants have moved into the newly completed units in the La’iku temporary housing project along Lahainaluna Road.

“It is heartwarming to welcome the first four families to La‘ikū as we continue to work with many dedicated partners across our state to provide safe and secure longer-term housing to survivors,” said Governor Josh Green.

“La‘ikū is one of many collaborative housing initiatives that is helping to support individuals and families as they rebuild their lives.”

The construction of the housing is a partnership between Green’s administration, Hawaii Department of Transportation, Hawaii Department of Education, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement and the Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund.

The survivors moving into the first units is a positive strive forward for the community affected by the devastating Maui wildfires of August 8, 2023.

La’iku will provide 16 two-bedroom, one-bath units at 560 square feet each. The homes are being built on two acres of land that was acquired by the Hawaii Department of Transportation as part of the Lahaina Bypass project.

The monthly rent for these homes will be $1,750 which tenants can pay with their personal funds, rental assistance from FEMA, or insurance proceeds. Water and sewer services up to $75 per month as well as trash removal are included for each unit. Family dogs and cats up to 50 pounds are welcome in the neighborhood.

Units are occupied by a minimum of two people or up to a maximum number of five people with parking limited to two vehicles per unit. Street parking is not allowed.

There is no income limit for applicants as their eligibility for tenancy will be verified as wildfire-impacted by the CNHA Kako’o Maui Resource Center. Families who also temporarily relocated to other islands are also eligible to apply.

Application for La’iku can be submitted online at helpingmaui.org or by visiting the CNHA Kako’o Maui Resource Center at Maui Mall during regular business hours.

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