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Hilo's New Project: 144 Affordable Homes for Workers
10/9/2025
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Story summary
- The ‘Ainako Subdivision Housing Project in Hilo will add 144 affordable units priced $363,100–$635,500 for teachers, nurses, and trades workers.
- A 2016 report indicated a need for 64,700 affordable units by 2025, with a gap remaining.
- The site is adjacent to the Hilo Benioff Medical Center to address health care worker housing; a public review runs through November 7, 2025.
