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OHA launches Ajo home‑loan intake with strong early interest; Kana‘aho Maui relief program reopens through June
Summary
OHA’s new Ajo home‑loan referral program drew dozens of inquiries and applications in its first two weeks; separate Kana‘aho Maui relief grants awarded nearly $2.7 million and the program will reopen through June 30, 2025.
The Office of Hawaiian Affairs reported progress on two housing initiatives at its March 6, 2025 board meeting: the newly launched Ajo home‑loan (AHAO/Ajo) intake and the Kana‘aho Maui relief program. Administration officials described strong early interest in Ajo and provided distribution and outreach figures for Kana‘aho.
Ajo home‑loan intake: early activity OHA Director of Economic Resilience Poni Askew told trustees that the Ajo home‑loan intake drew a large public response in its first 48 hours. The program’s web and social posts generated thousands of clicks and hundreds of views; staff recorded 57 initial inquiries in the first 48 hours and 38 completed intake forms within the first two weeks. Of those applicants, 19 were determined eligible for referral (HRP card requirement) and 10 have been…
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