2022

[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://homelessness.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/GCH-Website-Navigation-Video.mp4"][/video]   The Governor’s Coordinator on Homelessness is part of the Hawai’i Department of Human Services, and works closely with Governor David Ige and his cabinet to provide for broad policy direction and coordination for the many...

 As part of our continuing efforts to assist with County level advocacy, check out the new Hawaii County Council navigation guide developed by HICH staff and social work students. Click on the link below to view our navigation guide....

To learn more, please view past infographics in the gallery below, or visit the 'Ohana Zones section of our website. [gallery size="medium" columns="4" ids="3172,3171,3221,3304,3442,3567,3602"]

The cost of rental application fees may pose a significant barrier to prospective tenants in Hawaii’s active rental housing market. Rental application fees are not currently regulated by Hawaii’s Landlord-Tenant Code, and landlords may require an upfront, non-refundable payment at...

Advocacy on legislative matters can be overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start. Our office’s practicum students from the UH School of Social Work & Public Health have put together helpful navigation guides for each of...

[video width="640" height="360" mp4="https://homelessness.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Kauai-County-Council-Navigation-Guide.mp4"][/video]   As part of our continuing efforts to assist with County level advocacy, check out the new Kauai County Council navigation guide developed by HICH staff and social work students. Click on the link below to...

[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://homelessness.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Edited-Season-2-Episode-1-Rental-Screening-Fees-1.mp4"][/video] Season 2 - Episode 1  |  Rental Screening Fees March 7, 2022  |  Honolulu, HI Rental application screening fees are fees that are usually collected by landlords along with the submission of an application for a...

[gallery size="medium" ids="3262,3261"] As the Hawai‘i Legislature continues to consider legislation on rental housing assistance discrimination, the Hawaii Interagency Council on Homelessness (HICH) has released the following policy brief that emphasizes the need to address this issue during the 2022...