Affordable Central Hilo Living: 1-Bedroom Homes at E Komo Mai Apartments - E Komo Mai Apartments is now accepting applications for our community located at 816 Kinoole Street in Hilo. We have immediate vacancies for our 1-bedroom/1-bath apartment homes.
Conveniently situated right in central Hilo, our property offers quick access to local schools, markets, neighborhood shopping centers, and medical facilities.
Program Qualifications & Guidelines
This is a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property managed by Big Island Housing Foundation. Please note that these units are not subsidized; rent is a flat rate, and strict income qualifications apply.
Monthly Rent: $1,361 per month.
Minimum Income: Households must earn a gross monthly income of at least 1.5 times the rent (minimum $2,041.50 per month) to qualify.
Property Occupancy Standards: Maximum capacity is strictly 2 people per bedroom plus one.
Screening & 2026 HUD Income Limits (50% AMI)
Applicants must pass a thorough screening process covering income & asset verification, housing history, and criminal background reviews. Mandated federal income recertifications are required annually. Gross annual household income cannot exceed the 50% AMI thresholds for Hawaii County:
1-Person Household: Max $42,350
2-Person Household: Max $48,400
3-Person Household: Max $54,450
Amenities
Refrigerator and gas range included
On-site resident manager & resident laundry facilities
First-Come, First-Served (FCFS) unassigned parking
Utilities Included: Electric, water, and trash removal are all included in your monthly rent!
How to Apply
1.2. Download the fillable PDF application packet.
3. Complete, print, sign, and return the application to our management office.
Listing photos are representative of standard layout styles only, not the specific unit assigned. Management must fill the longest vacancy first, choosing your floor level is not permitted. No Pets.
Apartment for rent
$1,361+/moFees may apply
1 br / 1.0 ba, $1361, 816 Kinoole St, Hilo, HI 96720
1beds
494sqft
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Apartment
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No pets
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Electric
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 494 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: On-Site Resident Manager, RangeOven, Refrigerator, Sewer
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Electricity, Garbage, Water
Building
Details
- Building name: E Komo Mai Apartments
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Laundry, Parking
Location
- Region: Hilo
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: Contact For Details
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,361$3/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 96720
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Hilo Union Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Hilo Intermediate SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 6/10Hilo High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.9 mi
This is income restricted affordable housing. Renters must meet income and eligibility criteria set by the property manager.







