Summary
Lionel Pascual described falling out of every aid program after his loss-of-use money ran out — making $14,000 too much to qualify for help but not enough to afford rent — and fears homelessness.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Groups requested $500,000 in county funding, with household gaps of up to $500,000 each.
Fire survivors in the income gap between aid programs if a solution is found.
Households in this gap face imminent displacement.
Mentions & discussions (7)
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — October 20, 2026
The committee reviewed how much money remains in the county's Emergency Fund and how it has been spent since August 2023 — including wildfire, storm, and hurricane costs — and what FEMA might pay back.
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — August 18, 2026
The county has obligated $1.39 billion of the $1.6 billion HUD grant for housing and infrastructure, and is reportedly leading all peer grantees nationwide. Members pressed for clearer numbers on how many housing units the money will actually produce, and the administration promised follow-up reports.
Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee (2025-2027) — April 17, 2026
Lionel Pascual described falling out of every aid program after his loss-of-use money ran out — making $14,000 too much to qualify for help but not enough to afford rent — and fears homelessness.
Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee (2025-2027) — March 18, 2026
An update on where Maui's long-term recovery stands — rebuilding, housing, and infrastructure work led by the Office of Recovery and outside consultants. This is the committee's regular oversight of the multi-year recovery effort.
Council of the County of Maui — January 23, 2026
Several budget bills would steer money to Lahaina recovery housing — the Komohana Hale Apartments rebuild and a $5 million grant to Lahaina Community Land Trust — plus a bill on factory-built housing in the burn zone.
Council of the County of Maui — January 7, 2026
Paltin warned that FEMA notified 700 households they may have to vacate temporary housing by February 28, urging fast action on housing bills like Komohana Hale's rebuild funding.
Officials Point to ‘Maui Strong Fund’ to Help Those Impacted by Hawaii Wildfires
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