What's Being Discussed

Settlement agreement: The board will review a federal fair housing complaint settlement (Ayers vs. HPHA) and decide whether to approve it.
Rental assistance payment rates: The board will consider updated payment amounts for the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program for 2027, based on federal fair market rent data for Oahu.
Public housing work requirement rules: The board will review final changes to rules requiring able-bodied adult residents to work or actively search for jobs. Updates include clarifying who qualifies for exemptions, how hardship exceptions work, and removing a proposed $100 minimum rent for certain families.
State elderly housing rules: Changes to rules for state-funded senior housing, including who qualifies for priority placement and how residents can be transferred between programs in emergencies, domestic violence situations, or redevelopment displacement.
State family housing rules: Similar priority placement updates for state-funded family housing, giving special preference to families who are displaced, living in unsafe conditions, or need an accessible unit.

Decisions Expected

Vote on approving the fair housing settlement agreement
Vote on adopting 2027 voucher payment standards
Vote on finalizing and submitting updated public housing work requirement rules to the Governor
Vote on authorizing public hearings for proposed changes to elderly and family housing rules

Who Should Pay Attention

Current public housing residents, especially those subject to work requirements
Housing Choice Voucher holders on Oahu
Seniors in or applying for state-funded elderly housing
Families facing displacement, domestic violence, or accessibility needs
Landlords who rent to voucher holders