West Oahu Project
OVERVIEW
Offer Letters were sent to applicants on the Oʻahu Residential Wait List with application dates up to December 31, 2004. An Orientation Meeting was held on February 1, 2025, to provide information about the project and next steps.
Only individuals who submitted their Response Form indicating interest by the February 28, 2025 deadline were invited to participate in the Project Selection Meeting.
The Project Selection Meeting and Lease Awards for the West Oʻahu Project were held on March 22, 2025.
NEXT STEPS FOR AWARDEES
Awards Information Packet
Summary of Next Steps
– You’ve completed the initial steps
1. Signed your lease
2. Paid your $99 lease rent
3. Designated your successor
DHHL Internal Step
– Hawaiian Homes Commission Approval (April 2025)
Your lease will be presented to the Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) for approval.
DHHL Internal Step
– Attorney General’s Review & Signature
The lease undergoes legal review and receives the Attorney General’s signature.
DHHL Internal Step
– Chair Watson’s Signature (Estimated May)
Final approval and signature from Chair Watson, pending receipt, review, and completion of all necessary documents.
DHHL Internal Step
– Recordation of Lessee (Recording begins mid- to late-May)
DHHL will begin recording leases in mid to late May; however, the timing of your individual lease recordation will depend on the completion of all required documents and approvals.
– Receive Your Recorded Lease
DHHL staff will mail you a copy of your recorded lease along with next-step instructions.
– Complete Your Financial Assessment
You must complete a financial assessment with a DHHL-contracted service provider.
DEADLINE: Within 60 days from the lease commencement date.
ORIENTATION MEETING
OFFER LETTERS & RESPONSE FORMS
Application date before 12/31/2000: Offer Letter | Response Form
Application date between 01/01/2001 – 12/31/2004: Offer Letter | Response Form