Who can I ask specific questions regarding relocation for Phase 1?

• The relocation team, Seneca Real Estate Services (SRS), contact information is (808) 509-2594 or kuhiopark@hcosta.com

Is there a relocation plan for the Phase 1?

• For the Phase 1 project area, a Relocation Plan was prepared and is available at kuhiopark.com

Has an individual relocation plan been created for my family?

• Yes, if you are a resident in KPLR Phase 1 (see the list of addresses above), your relocation plan was created during your one-on-one meetings held with SRS.

What are my choices for relocation?

• Phase 1 area residents will be provided options that include choosing another HPHA property, remaining on site in a later phase, moving to a property, or searching for housing to rent in the private market with the use of a Tenant Protection Housing Choice Voucher (TPV).

• If you would like to make any changes to your previous selections or have not completed a one-on-one meeting with SRS, please contact the relocation team as soon as possible at (808) 509-2594.

What is an HCV and TPV?

• Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and Tenant Protection Vouchers (TPV) both provide rental assistance, but they serve different purposes. An HCV is available to eligible low-income families in general and is typically accessed through long waitlists, allowing the recipient to choose housing in the private market. In contrast, a TPV is issued specifically to protect tenants like you who may need to move due to redevelopment or other changes to your current housing. With both types of vouchers, tenants are generally responsible for paying 30% of their monthly adjusted income toward rent, with the voucher covering the remainder. This helps ensure you can find affordable housing without facing additional financial burdens due to redevelopment.

Will my rent change as a result of relocation?

• Your rent may increase or decrease after relocation, depending on any changes in your household’s adjusted gross income. Just like all current tenants at properties not undergoing redevelopment, if your new unit is public housing, your rent will still be based on 30% of your household's adjusted gross income or your current flat rent, if applicable. Similarly, if your new unit is part of the Tenant Protection Housing Choice Voucher Program, you will typically pay 30% of your monthly adjusted income for rent. The rest of the rent is paid to the landlord by the voucher program. SRS can help explain these different programs and clarify which apply to you.

Do I have to continue to pay rent during relocation?

• Yes, not paying your rent is a lease violation and could lead to lease termination.

How does a tenant remain in good standing?

• Good Standing means that the household is current on paying their rent and/or any repayment agreement with HPHA and is not in the eviction process due to any lease violation. A household that has outstanding rent owed, is not making regular payments on their payment agreement or is currently in the eviction process is not in good standing. If the household has been issued a Notice of Violation for egregious cases (e.g., arrested for drug use or distribution as an example) and HPHA is scheduling an expedited hearing, they are also not in good standing.

Can language access, including translation of my individual relocation plan, be provided?

• Language access can be provided to all residents who request assistance. At any point of time, a resident can request language services via phone or in person.

Have my disability needs been placed into my individual relocation plan?

• Yes, any disabilities your household noted during your one-on-one meeting held with SRS were taken into consideration. If you have experienced new limitations since your one-on-one meeting, please contact SRS to update your individual relocation plan at (808) 509-2594 or via email at tmo-hawaii@senecaservices.com.

Has my pet been included in my individual relocation plan?

• Yes, if you have an approved pet, SRS will work with you to locate a unit with a landlord that allows pets.

Has information to keep my children in the same school been shared?

• Currently, SRS has collected the preference you shared during your one-on-one meeting regarding your child’s schooling.

• Depending on where a family relocates, and preferred school, a request can be made to the Department of Education for Geographic Exception.

What about moving costs, will I get reimbursed?

• Residents of KPLR Phase 1 will be provided with financial assistance to cover moving expenses and/or moving services will be provided.

Who can I ask specific questions regarding Tenant Protection Housing Choice Vouchers?

• HPHA’s Section 8 Branch will manage the Tenant Protection Vouchers and can be contacted at (808) 204-9042.

Do I need a Project Based Section 8 voucher to return to the new development and for my rent to be based on my income?

• You will need to use either your Tenant Protection Housing Choice Voucher received during the relocation process or apply through HPHA’s Project Based Voucher program to return to a new unit and have your rent continue to be 30% of adjusted gross income. Depending on availability of units and the bedroom size you need, you may have to wait to return to a later phase.

How can I secure the proper Section 8 assistance that confirms my right to return?

• Use either a Tenant Protection Housing Choice Voucher received as your relocation choice or return to a PBV unit through HPHA’s Section 8 program.

Are residents guaranteed to have rights to return when redevelopment of Phase 1 is completed?

• All residents in good standing will have the right to return to the new units in the completed redevelopment. However, depending on the unit mix for a phase, a resident may not be able to return to the exact geographic location of their former unit. They may need to wait for a later phase to return to the Site. The right to return preference remains available until the initial lease-up of the entire redevelopment is complete and is retained even though residents received comparable replacement housing when they moved from the Site. While residents have the right to return, they are not required to do so. Residents who prefer the unit they were relocated to can choose to stay where they are.