Starting August 1, 2026, the state’s Maui Relief Program will restrict new applications to households with minor dependent children as state disaster relief funds run out. Households without children are directed to alternative resources through Aloha United Way 2-1-1.
- The Maui Relief Program shifts to TANF-only funding in August 2026, limiting eligibility to households with dependent children under 18.
- State disaster relief funds added in October 2025 for non-federally eligible households are expected to be fully depleted by August 2026.
- Eligible families with minor children can still apply through Maui Economic Opportunity (MEO) online, by phone, or by email.
- Fire-survivor households without children are referred to Aloha United Way 2-1-1 for alternative assistance and resource referrals.
- The program has been active since October 2023, covering rent, utilities, vehicle payments, and other essential needs for wildfire-impacted families.
Source: Governor of Hawaii
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