Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Hawaii Public Housing Authority
Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Landlord Incentive Program Rules
Section S8-1 - Landlord incentive program

The landlord incentive program under Act 215, Session Laws of Hawaii 2019, section 1, provides reimbursement to a landlord participating in the tenant-based assistance housing choice voucher program under Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 (42 U.S.C. § 1437f) for costs to repair tenant caused property damage to the dwelling unit when repair costs exceed the tenant's security deposit. This program incentivizes landlords to participate in the Section 8 program by providing financial protection for the landlord. Act 287, Session Laws of Hawaii 2022, provides additional incentives for landlords to participate in the Section 8 housing choice voucher program by providing financial protections for these landlords.