Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Kailua Kona

Kailua Kona is a high-cost Hawaii market, and affordable housing options are limited. Finding income-restricted housing here can make a significant difference in monthly expenses.

Safety

Violent crime data reported to the FBI for Kailua Kona is not available in our current data set. For local public safety information, you can contact the Hawaii Police Department or visit the FBI Crime Data Explorer directly.

Note that crime rates are never directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Kailua Kona

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Kailua Kona has a Walk Score of 7 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 8. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and trips will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 6 public schools serve Kailua Kona within 1 district -- including 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living in Kailua Kona

Kailua Kona is part of Hawaii's high-cost housing market, where rents and home prices are well above the national average. Affordable and income-based housing can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters in this area.

Lease Lantern tracks 4 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 66 total units in Kailua Kona. These homes are reserved for renters who meet income limits set by HUD, typically based on the Area Median Income for Hawaii County.

• Program types may include: HUD-assisted rentals, Section 8 Project-Based, and LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) properties.
• Eligibility is based on household income and family size. Contact individual properties to ask about current availability and waitlist status.

Environmental Exposure

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Kailua Kona have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone.