FLOOD RELIEF

Funds were approved from the REALTORS® Relief Foundation (RRF) for Hawai‘i residents impacted by the Kona Low storms in March 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 the Kona Low storms. 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 August 3, 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:

Please submit the application to floodrelief@hawaiirealtors.com.