Housing & Rent Assistance


Aloha United Way 211

Services Provided:

  • Provides assistance with housing, food, utilities, legal services, childcares, transportation, and financial aid.

Contact Information:

  • Phone: 211

  • Email: info211@auw.com

 Air BnB

Services Provided:

  • Offering units to displaced residents and families on Maui for 21-day stays.

Contact Information:

  • Email: contact.press@airbnb.com


DBEDT HHFDC Hawai’i Fire Relief Housing Program

Services Provided:

  • Connects those in need of housing due to the Maui wildfires with Hawai’i homeowners willing to assist.

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (808) 587-0469

  • Email: hhfdcfirereliefhousing@hawaii.gov

American Red Cross Wildfires Response in Hawai’i

Services Provided:

  • Emergency shelter

  • Food

  • Water

*No identification needed; free assistance*

Contact Information:

  • Phone: 1 (800) 733-2767


Family Life Center

Services Provided:

  • Shelter services at 95 South Kane Street. Kahului, HI 96732

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (808) 877-0880

  • Email: InfoFLC@FLCMaui.org

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) RUSH Program

Services Provided:

  • Up to 24 months of rental assistance, financial assistance for move-in costs and supportive services for people who are currently homeless.

  • Up to 24 months of rental assistance, utility assistance, and supportive services for those who are at risk of homelessness.

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (800) 569-4287


Hawai’i Association of REALTORS Relief Foundation Disaster Relief Assistance

Services Provided:

  • Assistance with monthly mortgage expenses for primary residence damaged by the wildfires.

  • Assistance with rent costs due to displacement from primary residence due to the wildfires.

  • Hotel reimbursement due to displacement from primary residence due to the wildfires.

*Maximum $3,000 per household provided on first come first serve basis; deadline to apply is December 31, 2023*

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (808) 733-7060

  • Email: mauirelief@hawaii.realtors.com

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Services Provided:

  • Financial assistance to rent temporary housing while damage to primary residence caused by a disaster is being repaired or while transitioning to permanent housing due to the Maui wildfires.

  • Financial assistance for home repair or home replacement due to the Maui wildfires.

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (800) 621-3362

  • Email: AskIA@fema.dhs.gov


King’s Cathedral and Chapels

Services Provided:

  • Shelters individuals and families displaced by the wildfires.

  • Provides daily living essentials (clothing, meals, showers, first aid, etc.)

  • Shuttles to the airport

  • Nurses administering medication

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (808) 871-7311

  • Email: info@kingscentral.net

In His House of Restoration Church

Services Provided:

  • Registered distribution site for the Maui Food Bank.

  • Housing for those displaced by the wildfires.

  • Provides clothing, blankets, water, and non-perishable food.

Contact information:

  • Phone: (808) 268-1204


Pu’uhonua o Nene

Services Provided:

  • Temporary housing, onsite medical facilities, bathrooms and showers.

  • Meals

  • Transportation to and from the site for medical reasons and other needed appointments.

  • Pets are welcome.