Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
Chapter 2040 - EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHER PROGRAM RULES
Subchapter 4 - HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS AND RENT
Section 17-2040-56 - Holding fees

(a) The authority may pay for the costs of the holding fee for a dwelling unit where the fee is considered reasonable and required by the owner or landlord after a tenant's application has been accepted but before the lease is executed.

(b) To request assistance to cover the cost of a required holding fee, the participant shall have the landlord complete a holding fee request form and submit the form to the CoC or designated partner referral agency.

(c) The cost of a holding fee shall not exceed the cost of the security deposit.

(d) Payment for these expenses is subject to the availability and allotment of designated funds.