The County has launched a new online tool to help residents track and find affordable housing projects on Hawaiʻi Island.

The County of Hawaiʻi Affordable Housing Dashboard provides a user-friendly interface where residents can easily view details such as project location and income limits, as well as status updates for the over 8,100 units in the affordable housing pipeline and thousands of existing rental units.

The landing page of the two-page dashboard presents an overview of the County’s existing affordable housing units and projects that are planned for future development. Drop-down menus allow the user to choose the data they want to see for each property. The second page uses graphics to present additional project metrics in a clear and simplified way.

Future phases will incorporate additional data that will provide the opportunity for more detailed conversation with the community regarding affordable housing to support residents.

In a press release Mayor Roth said, “Our team has worked tirelessly to fulfill our promise of creating affordable housing opportunities for local families. This dashboard showcases our progress, increasing the housing pipeline from just over 1,200 homes to over 8,100. We hope residents use this technology to track our projects, learn about nearby opportunities, and, most importantly, hold us accountable for ensuring that our keiki can thrive and succeed for generations to come.”

The Hawaiʻi Affordable Housing Dashboard can be viewed here.

More information on the Office of Housing and Community Development and its programs can be found at www.housing.hawaiicounty.gov.