Media Releases

Updated on Dec. 14, 2020: Re-clarification on DHHL applicants who may qualify for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (DHHL application dates up to Dec. 31, 2018) Criteria Update, Bullet 4: "Must be receiving assistance for the individual’s primary residence located...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2020 Hawaiʻi Energy Partnership Offers Energy Savings to DHHL Beneficiaries (Kapolei, Oʻahu) – The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) and Hawaiʻi Energy have partnered to bring energy savings to DHHL lessees and applicants on...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2020 COVID-19 Relief Options Approved by Hawaiian Homes Commission (Kapolei, Oʻahu) – The Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) on Tuesday, April 21 approved two actions that will provide Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) Applicant Waiting...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2020 Hawaiian Homes Commission Approves DHHL Loan Deferral (KAPOLEI, OʻAHU) – The Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) approved an emergency postponement of mortgage payments for Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) direct loans and loans assigned...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 20, 2020 COVID-19 Impacts on DHHL Operations (KAPOLEI, OʻAHU) – The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) has launched a COVID-19 update page on its website to provide information regarding the impacts of the COVID-19 virus...