“Under the direction of Governor Green, DHS is honored to lead the state’s efforts at Ka La‘i Ola. This community was created to ensure that survivors who did not qualify for federal assistance still had options to find a safe place to call home,” said DHS Deputy Director Joseph Campos. “Each family who moves in is a reminder of the resilience of Maui and the aloha spirit that defines Hawai‘i.”
The project also accelerates future housing opportunities for Native Hawaiian beneficiaries. Originally slated for eventual transfer to the Department of Hawaiian Homelands, the site has now been fully prepared with infrastructure and homes, advancing DHHL’s timeline by 17 years. By 2029, DHHL will take full ownership of the land, infrastructure and homes.
Ka La‘i Ola is Hawai‘i’s largest modular housing community and is the second largest in the nation. It now stands as a potential model for disaster recovery housing, showing what is possible when communities unify to build not only for safety and stability, but for dignity and healing.
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