South Kona Unit
Captain Cook, HI
82-6130 Mamalahoa Hwy. Bldg. 2
Captain Cook, HI 96704
Fax: 808-323-4549
Hawaii TANF & Welfare Offices
Updated August 2026
Hawaii's Department of Human Services runs both TANF and its state-funded twin, TAONF, through 20 offices located in 16 cities, using one combined application for both. A family of three must have gross monthly income under $2,941 to qualify, and an approved household of that size can receive up to $985 a month for the first two months, a figure that steps down to $788 a month after that once a work-eligible adult is in the home. Applications go through the Public Assistance Information System (PAIS) online portal or by submitting a paper SNAP and Financial Assistance Application at a Statewide Benefit Processing Center. Recipients must also participate in the First-To-Work Program and cooperate with Child Support Enforcement whenever a child has an absent parent.
Source: nccp.org
Income limit (household of 3)
$2,941/month gross income for a family of three
Max benefit (household of 3)
$985/month for the first two months, then $788/month, for a family of three
Offices in Hawaii
20
How to Apply for TANF in Hawaii
Step-by-step application instructions and what you'll need.
How Long Does TANF Take to Get Approved?
Typical approval timelines, and how to check where your application stands.
How Much Does TANF Pay? Benefit Amounts Explained
How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.
TANF Offices in Hawaii by City
Cities with 1-2 offices show their address and hours directly below. Cities with 3 or more show a link to see every office.
North Hilo Unit
Hilo, HI
13 Kekaulike St.
Hilo, HI 96720
Fax: 808-933-8856
South Hilo Unit
Hilo, HI
1990 Kinoole St. Suite 108
Hilo, HI 96720
Fax: 808-981-2819
Kamuela-Hamakua Unit
Honokaa, HI
State Office Building 1 Room 110
Honokaa, HI 96727
Honolulu
3 offices
North Kona 1 Unit
Kailua-Kona, HI
75-5722 Hanama Place Suite 1105
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Fax: 808-327-4684
Luluku Office
Kaneohe, HI
45-513 Luluku Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Fax: 233-5358
Waikalua Office
Kaneohe, HI
45-260 Waikalua Road
Kaneohe, HI 96744
Fax: 233-3620
Kohala Sub-Unit
Kapaau, HI
54-3900 Akoni Pule Hwy.
Kapaau, HI 96755
Fax: 808-889-7132
Kapolei Processing Center
Kapolei, HI
601 Kamokila Boulevard Room 117
Kapolei, HI 96707
Fax: 692-7783
Molokai Unit
Kaunakakai, HI
55 Makaena Place Room 1
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Fax: 808-553-1720
Lanai Sub-Unit
Lanai City, HI
730 Lanai Avenue
Lanai City, HI 96763
Fax: 808-565-6460
Kauai Processing Center
Lihue, HI
3059 Umi Street Room A110
Lihue, HI 96766
Fax: 808-335-8446
Ka'u Sub-Unit
Naalehu, HI
95-5669 Mamalahoa Hwy.
Naalehu, HI 96772
Fax: 808-929-9500
Wahiawa Processing Center
Wahiawa, HI
929 Center Street
Wahiawa, HI 96786
Fax: 622-6484
Waianae Processing Center
Waianae, HI
86-120 Farrington Highway Suite A103
Waianae, HI 96792
Fax: 697-7184
Maui Public Assistance
Wailuku, HI
54 High St. #125
Wailuku, HI 96793
Fax: 808-984-8333
Waipahu Processing Center
Waipahu, HI
94-275 Mokuola Street Room 303A
Waipahu, HI 96797
Fax: 675-0038
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Helpful Guides
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