Please complete and submit your survey by March 26, 2021

Introduction

 

Through this Kīlauea Recovery Housing Survey, the County is looking to understand the specific recovery needs and goals from property owners and renters directly impacted by lava inundation, isolation, or experiencing ongoing volcanic heat from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption. The findings of this survey will inform how financial resources for eruption recovery will be used to assist households and build infrastructure in the impacted areas. Among the housing solutions, the County is developing a Voluntary Housing Buyout Program.

The Kīlauea Housing Buyout Program Description

The Kilauea Housing Buyout Program will acquire residential properties impacted by the 2018 Kīlauea eruption by voluntary sale. Eligible properties include those that were inundated or isolated by lava, suffered physical damage (including from fires caused by lava), or have been physically impacted by secondary effects, including heat and gases at their property. Buyout offers are based on the pre-disaster (2017) appraised total market value of the property, including the land and any structures, with a maximum grant award of $230,000. To be eligible, the applicant must have owned the property at the time of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption. Low- to moderate-income (LMI) applicants will be prioritized over non-LMI applicants. In order to assist those most severely impacted by the disaster event, a second phase of prioritization will take place. Additionally, properties with access from lava inundated public roads that will not be restored are a priority. Once LMI eligibility is determined, applicants will be prioritized based on the following:

Documented primary residence.
Secondary residence.
Undeveloped residential parcel

Properties acquired by the County through this program will be dedicated and maintained in perpetuity for a use that is compatible with open space, recreational, light agricultural, and/or cultural management practices. Properties acquired by the County for the purpose of a buyout must be deed-restricted to meet this requirement.

The anticipated start of program registration is Spring 2021.

Confidentiality Statement

This survey is confidential and intended solely for the use of the County of Hawai‘i's Kīlauea Disaster Recovery Team. Personal and identifying information will not be shared with any individuals or entities outside of this program.
A1. Current Contact Information

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* 1. First Name

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* 2. Last Name

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* 3. Current Mailing Address

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* 4. City, State & Zip Code

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* 5. Phone number (Landline)

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* 6. Phone number (Mobile)

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* 7. Email

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* 8. The Kīlauea Recovery Team would like to communicate with you by email in the future.  Is this okay?

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* 9. Where do you get information about County programs and activities related to the 2018 Kīlauea eruption?

A2. Household Demographics (Current)

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* 10. Number of individuals in the household

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* 11. Total annual household income:

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* 12. Number of household members over 65 years old

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* 13. Number of household members between 0 and 18 years old?

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* 14. Do any household members receive services and information in a language other than English?

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* 15. If yes, which language?

A3. Property Impacted During the 2018 Kīlauea Eruption

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* 16. County Tax Map Key (TMK) of Property:

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* 17. List any additional property's TMK (for more entries, there is a space in section D): 

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* 18. Property Street Address (if applicable):

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* 19. Subdivision/Community:

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* 20. Did you own this property or rent housing at this property at the time of the 2018 Kilauea eruption?

B1. For Property Owners

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* 21. What type of property is this?

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* 22. Was agriculture occurring on this property before the 2018 Kilauea eruption?

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* 23. Were any structures on this property destroyed?

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* 24. Were any structures on this property damaged?

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* 25. Please indicate the type of impacts to the property (check all that apply):

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* 26. If a residence exists on the property today, is the structure currently habitable?

B2. For Property Owners - Insurance and Assistance Information

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* 27. Did you have homeowner's insurance for this property?

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* 28. If yes, company name:

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* 29. Did your homeowners insurance include coverage for volcanic eruption damage?

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* 30. Did you receive an insurance payment for damage suffered during the 2018 Kilauea eruption?

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* 31. If yes, amount:

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* 32. Did you register with FEMA as a result of the 2018 Kīlauea eruption?

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* 33. Did you receive Individual Assistance from FEMA?

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* 34. Did you receive assistance from an approved SBA Loan?

B3. For Property Owners - Future Plans
Road Restoration (Road restoration times are estimates and are subject to change)
The current restoration plans for the lava-inundated public roads include the following estimates that are subject to change:

Pohoiki Road: Start construction September 2021
Highway 137 from 4 corners to Pohoiki Road: Start construction March 2022
Lighthouse Road: Start construction March 2022 (with protection for burial sites at Kumukahi)
Leilani Avenue from Pohoiki Road to Kahukai Street: Start construction September 2021
Hinalo Street and, Lauone Street, and any further restoration of Leilani Avenue are being reviewed and a decision is expected by June 30, 2021
Note: Road restoration for each road could take up to 2 years to complete in full. Access to areas may become available as road construction progresses and conditions are safe for access.

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* 35. Currently, what is your plan for the property that was impacted by the eruption? (Check all that apply):

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* 36. If you are considering returning to your property, which of the following conditions are important to your decisions about the property that was impacted by the eruption (prioritize your top three by number):

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* 37. If you are considering living in another location on Hawai’i Island, where are you thinking about living?

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* 38. What do you recommend the County to do with the properties it obtains through the buyout program?  (Check all that apply)

Property Owners Skip to Section D
C1. For Renters

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* 39. How much rent per month were you paying at this property before the 2018 Kīlauea eruption?

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* 40. Were you also providing any work-for-trade on the property? (For example, farm work, caretaking, or yard maintenance).

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* 41. Were any structures on this property damaged?

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* 42. Were any structures on this property destroyed?

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* 43. Please indicate the type of impacts to the property you were renting (check all that apply):

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* 44. If a residence exists on the property today, is the structure currently habitable?

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* 45. Did you have renter's insurance for this property?

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* 46. If yes, company name:

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* 47. Did you receive an insurance payment for damage suffered during the 2018 Kīlauea eruption?

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* 48. If yes, amount:

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* 49. Did you register with FEMA as a result of the 2018 Kilauea eruption?

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* 50. Did you receive Individual Assistance from FEMA?

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* 51. In terms of your housing needs in the future, are you looking to own or rent your next home?

D.  Comments or Questions for All Respondents

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* 52. What is your current living situation?

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* 53. Are you currently residing in Hawai'i?

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* 54. If not Hawai'i, then where?

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* 55. If you currently reside on the Island of Hawai'i, please list your town, subdivision , or community

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* 56. Are you currently experiencing any challenges in buying a home or securing a stable rented property?

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* 57. If yes, what are these challenges?

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* 58. If yes, what type of assistance would help you secure stable housing?

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* 59. Would you like the Kīlauea Recovery Team to be aware of any special circumstances in your situation?

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* 60. Do you have any questions regarding the buyout program?

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* 61. Additional property TMKs:

We thank you for taking the time with this survey.  For further information, please visit the Recovery website: recovery.hawaiicounty.gov

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