Disaster Relief Assistance

DISASTER RELIEF

Funds were approved from the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) for Hawai‘i residents impacted by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala from August 14-16, 2026 and by Hurricane Lowell from September 7-8, 2026. The Hawai‘i REALTORS® Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of Hawai‘i REALTORS®, will distribute $200,000 in grants.

Applications for disaster relief assistance are available for Hawai‘i homeowners and renters affected by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Lala and Hurricane Lowell. Applications are being accepted on a first come, first served basis. The maximum amount of each individual grant is $1,000. Deadline to submit applications is November 4, 2026.

ELIGIBILITY

You will qualify for aid if you meet any of the following:

• If you own your primary residence, pay a monthly mortgage, and there was physical property damage due to the storm.

• If you own your primary residence (no mortgage) and there was physical property damage due to the storm.

• If you have a new lease/lease agreement due to displacement from your primary residence as result from the storm.

• If you rent your primary residence, were evacuated, and incurred a hotel or Airbnb expense as a result from the storm.

You will not qualify for this grant program if any of the following pertain:

• If you rent your home, encountered damages, and were not displaced.

• If you experienced a power outage without physical property damage.

• If there was not damage to your primary dwelling.

Please Note:

• If the documentation provided (mortgage statement, rental agreement, hotel receipt, insurance claims, reports, and/or repair estimates) list a different name other than the applicant’s name, please provide a copy of the other individual’s photo ID and explain relationship to applicant (i.e. spouse, parent, friend).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST: Please see each situation below to determine which documents are required with your application:

Download the Application for Disaster Relief Assistance below. Please ensure you fill out the application COMPLETELY and submit ALL the required documentation with your application.

Send your completed application and all required documents to disasterrelief@hawaiirealtors.com