Join Kauhale's Cause

The Kauhale Initiative is designed to rapidly increase the availability of deeply affordable housing inventory across the State of Hawaiʻi. It is a promising solution to Hawaiʻi's homelessness crisis.

HomeAid Hawaiʻi, in partnership with the State, plans to develop 12 Kauhale communities by the end of the Governor’s first term. Subscribe below to receive progress updates and learn how you can get involved.

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The Kauhale Fund

HomeAid Hawaiʻi is a local non-profit developer, positioning us to partner with communities and organizations to bring Kauhale to life. Our focus is on progress, not profits, with the vision of making Kauhale sustainable through private funding.

Please consider giving to the Kauhale Fund. Your contribution goes directly to building these life-changing communities.

Our Kauhale Portfolio

Ho‘okahi Leo Kauhale Phase 2

Hoʻokahi Leo Kauhale Phase 2 adds 30 homes and shared spaces such as kitchens, centers, laundry, and showers. With... Read more

Kīpūola Kauhale

Kīpūola Kauhale is Maui’s first kauhale community with 64 homes, built to support residents moving from... Read more

Alana Ola Pono Kauhale

Across from ʻAʻala Park, next to Iwilei Senior Residence, sits a 45,000 square foot site now home to Alana Ola... Read more

Ho‘okahi Leo Kauhale Phase I

The first phase of Hoʻokahi Leo Kauhale was completed with 20 new units located off Middle Street near Kalihi's... Read more

Ka Malu Ko‘olau Kauhale

Developed in partnership with the State of Hawai‘i, Ka Malu Koʻolau Kauhale was designed to offer permanent... Read more

Pūlama Ola Kauhale

The Pūlama Ola medical respite kauhale was developed in partnership with the State of Hawai‘i in response to the... Read more

Kamaʻokū Kauhale

The Kamaʻokū Kauhale was designed to provide permanent housing for veterans experiencing chronic homelessness.... Read more

Frequently asked questions

What is Kauhale?

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Kauhale are communities based on trauma-informed design, which enable independent living in small residential units with shared community facilities such as bathrooms, kitchens, gardens, and common areas.
Who is Kauhale for?

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Kauhale communities are built for residents who are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness.
Why does Kauhale work?

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- Housing plus community plus services, provides a sense of responsibility and belonging that housing can’t provide alone.
- Kauhale are focused on building resident capacity via reducing the need for long-term services.
- Kauhale are deeply affordable, supported by the Governor’s Emergency Proclamations on Homelessness and Housing, with rent of around $500 per month or no more than 30% of what a household earns.
How much does Kauhale cost to build?

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Each tiny home unit costs approximately $16k per unit to build. When including infrastructure costs, the average cost per unit is $50k.
Where are Kauhale's built?

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Based on a combination of data and community feedback, we identify and assess plots of land to find the best locations for Kauhale. We hold community meetings to ensure residents understand the process and how Kauhale will benefit the area.

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