Vehicle Replacement Assistance: Up to $5,000 Available: Maui Now
Hawaiian Council is providing up to $5,000 in monetary help to assist people and households substitute automobiles misplaced due to the latest floods and storms. This program is designed to restore mobility and assist impacted households in returning to work, college, and day by day life. Award quantities shall be primarily based on demonstrated want and the verified funding hole, up to a most of $5,000.
What is Gap Assistance?
Gap help helps cowl the distinction between your insurance coverage payout and the price of changing your car.
Gap = Cost of alternative car minus insurance coverage payout
Eligibility
You could also be eligible should you:
- Lost your car due to the Hawaiʻi floods or storms starting March 2026
- Had lively insurance coverage protection on the time of loss
- Received an insurance coverage payout
- Have a remaining monetary hole to substitute your car
- Used the car as a main mode of transportation to your dwelling
Due to restricted funding, precedence could also be given to:
- Households with main injury or whole loss
- Individuals who depend on a car for work or important wants
- Applicants experiencing monetary hardship
Application Requirements
All candidates should present:
- Valid identification (State ID, Driver’s License, or Passport)
- Insurance whole loss willpower or different official documentation confirming the car was misplaced due to the March storms and flooding
- Proof of insurance coverage cost quantity
Additional documentation shall be required relying on how funds shall be used.
Funding Process and Required Documentation
1. Replacement Vehicle Purchase
For candidates buying a car:
- Vehicle buy settlement or bill
- Dealership title and site
- Sales affiliate contact info (telephone and e-mail)
Funds shall be paid immediately to the dealership each time doable. Documentation should be submitted inside 30 days of award notification. Hawaiian Council will coordinate immediately with the dealership to course of cost. Before cost is issued to the dealership, the applicant should present an entire buy contract and gross sales settlement.
2. Reimbursement (Vehicle Already Purchased)
For candidates who’ve already bought a alternative car:
- Vehicle buy settlement
- Proof of cost (receipt, financing settlement, or financial institution assertion)
- Vehicle registration within the applicant’s title
Approved funds shall be issued immediately to the applicant.
3. Existing Auto Loan Balance
For candidates with a remaining mortgage steadiness that exceeds the insurance coverage payout:
- Vehicle registration within the applicant’s title
- Loan paperwork, together with a present assertion
- Documentation verifying the excellent mortgage steadiness
Funds could also be issued immediately to the lender each time doable.
Additional Support
Financing choices may additionally be obtainable by way of Hawaiian Council’s Loan Fund. If you want help securing a car mortgage, please contact us at 808-596-8155.
