County of Maui Update: Latest resources and wildfire recovery information
County of Maui Recovery Permit Center
A vital resource for those who are looking to rebuild in fire-affected areas in Lahaina and Kula as they navigate the permitting process and take the next step toward returning home.
County of Maui Service Center 110 Alaihi St., Suite 207
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
COUNTY OF MAUI UPDATE:
The County's Maui Nui Strong and Maui Recovers teams share the latest resources and wildfire recovery information:
You may be able to receive FEMA rental assistance for three-month periods – up to a maximum of 18 months from the president’s major disaster declaration, which in this case is Feb. 10, 2024. Contact FEMA regularly and let the specialists know you still need rental assistance for your temporary housing.
See more resources on Housing Assistance, click here
Queen Ka‘ahumanu is offering free rent for three months on a center Cart plus a $2,000 cash stipend to help wildfire impacted businesses. Space and funding are limited while supplies last.
The County of Maui is urging Maui County-based businesses to sign up for a FREE listing on MauiNuiFirst.com. This revamped website offers local businesses an expanded online platform to showcase your products, services and activities.
See more resources on Business Support, click here
Covers caregiving services of up to $2,500 per family in and outside of the home or a temporary residence, adult day care, or placement at an assisted living facility.
See more resources on Financial Support, click here
The County of Maui is asking owners of electric vehicles that were within burned areas during the Aug. 8 fires to contact the Abandoned Vehicles and Metals Office by Nov. 6, if you donʻt want your electric vehicle batteries removed by specialized EPA electric vehicle battery teams.
The event will help impacted homeowners by safely recycling and disposing of their compromised refrigerators and freezers. Pick-up Nov. 2-3 or drop-off Nov. 4.
Agencies and organizations at the Federal, State and Local levels are all taking steps to mitigate environmental impacts from dust, ash, debris, and other effects of the wildfires.
Mayor Bissen announced that the phased re-opening of West Maui to visitors has commenced Nov. 1 with the re-opening of the remaining area from Kahana to Kaʻanapali.
Upcountry Maui Disaster Recovery Center is now closed.
Upcountry Maui Disaster Recovery Center at Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center in Makawao effective Oct. 31. For a list of other Recovery Centers, click here
Right-of-Entry Collection Centers are available for in-person submission of ROEs. At these centers, staff is available to assist owners by answering questions, suggesting resources and starting the application process. Army Corps staff with special knowledge of the debris removal process will also be available to answer questions. Centers are located at:
Lahaina Civic Center, Disaster Recover Center 1840 HI-30 (Honoapi‘ilani Hwy), Lahaina, HI 96761 Operating Hours: 8am-6pm, Monday-Saturday
Kalana O Maui Building Lobby, County of Maui 200 S. High Street, Wailuku, HI 96793 Operating Hours: 8am-6pm, Monday-Saturday
Kako‘o Maui - Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) 70 Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului (Maui Mall Village, next to Subway) Operating Hours: 8am-6pm, Monday-Saturday Applicants may also call the State of Hawaii Call Center (supporting Maui County) for assistance in filing out an ROE application at (808) 727-1550, 6am-10pm (HST), 7 days a week.
A vital resource for those who are looking to rebuild in fire-affected areas in Lahaina and Kula as they navigate the permitting process and take the next step toward returning home.
County of Maui Service Center 110 Alaihi St., Suite 207