ADU/Ohana Workshop: Honolulu
Date and time
Location
Aloha United Way - Hilo/Kona Room
200 North Vineyard Blvd Honolulu, Hawaii 96817Description
Have you heard about accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or ohana units? These types of second units bring new housing solutions to Oahu and extra income to homeowners. Come and learn the basics about ADUs and ohana units and see if one could be right for you. We’ll discuss their benefits and the steps to finance and develop a unit. You’ll also have the chance to talk with local experts and sign up for financial counseling with Hawaiian Community Assets.
There is free parking up the ramp on the mountain side of the office building or in the metered parking stalls along Aala Street.
Visit hawaiiadu.org to preview the information that will be covered at the workshop.
Organized by
Hawai‘i Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice
As a result of Hawai‘i Appleseed’s efforts, as well as others, Bill 20 was passed in September 2015 legalizing accessory dwelling units in the City and County of Honolulu.
Hawaiian Community Development Board (HCDB) was incorporated as a Hawaii non-profit in 2000 with the mission of expanding affordable housing and community development opportunities for low-income families in Hawaii. Under the leadership of Kali Watson, the former Director of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) and with the support and guidance of a dedicated, knowledgeable Board of Directors that comprises community leaders throughout Hawaii, HCDB has established partnerships with housing developers and other community-based organizations to expand housing and economic development opportunities for low-income Hawaii residents. Since its inception, HCDB has focused on addressing specific housing needs of “hard-to-serve”, low-income Native Hawaiians living on the Hawaiian Home Lands.
Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA) is a HUD-certified financial education and housing counseling agency that can assist you and your ohana to become financially qualified to secure loans and/or grants to build your ADU.
Sign up for HCA’s free services and you will be matched with a dedicated counselor who will help you develop a budget, review your credit report, conduct a mortgage qualification assessment, and assist you in applying for grants and loans to help build your ADU.