FEMA has approved the no-cost transfer of the 167-unit Kīlohana modular housing project to Maui County, with officials intending to convert the temporary fire-survivor units into permanent housing. A second interim site in Kīhei is also moving toward permanent county ownership.
- The 167-unit Kīlohana modular complex, currently housing Lahaina wildfire survivors, will transfer from FEMA through the state to Maui County at no cost.
- County officials intend to convert the units into permanent housing, though final configuration and locations have not yet been determined.
- The modular units are built to a higher standard than typical FEMA temporary housing, described as comparable to accessory dwelling units.
- Relocating the units would be costly and logistically difficult, as they would need partial dismantling to pass through the Pali Tunnel.
- The 83-unit Hale ‘O Lā’ie site in Kīhei is also transitioning toward permanent county ownership, with the Department of Housing taking the lead role.
Source: Maui Now
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