​Hawaii to receive $9M HUD grant for affordable housing

The Hawaii Public Housing Authority will receive a $9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of its Capital Fund Program for Public Housing Agencies, the state’s congressional delegation said Friday.

“The lack of affordable housing is an issue that is reaching a critical point in Hawaii,” U.S. Rep. Mark Takai, D-Hawaii, said in a statement.

“This funding will help replace distressed units, support jobs in our community, and bring quality affordable housing…