The County of Maui turned former UH-Maui College dormitory buildings into safe housing for some of Maui’s most vulnerable individuals and families. Maui County Council members approved funding for the rehabilitation of the building ($5 million dollars), and UH-Maui College helped return the property leased by the state back to the County of Maui. The County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns led planning and development of the project with assistance from the County Planning Department. Renovations focused on gutting and replacing the interior spaces, checking for structural damage and making repairs.

The project’s first phase is 12 two-bedroom units in three former dorm buildings. The project also includes a separate community center building with laundry facilities and office space for wrap-around social services.