PAL Hawaiʻi was founded by a group of deeply rooted Kauaʻi community members who recognized a growing crisis: families with long-standing ties to the island were being priced out of Kauai.  As housing costs soared, local residents—especially young people—were being forced to leave in search of affordable living and employment opportunities elsewhere, threatening the continuity of Kauaʻi’s cultural heritage and community life.

In response, these concerned residents came together in 2018 to establish Neighborhood Housing Community Development Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating solutions that would allow local families to stay and thrive on Kauaʻi. Today, we operate as PAL Hawaiʻi – Permanently Affordable Living, a name that reflects our mission and our promise.

Grounded in the values of aloha, equity, and community stewardship, PAL Hawaiʻi is committed to developing and preserving permanently affordable living.  Our dedicated board, staff, advisors, and supporters work collaboratively to ensure that long-standing island residents are not displaced by economic forces beyond their control and our workforce has a place to live and our business can thrive. At PAL Hawaiʻi, we believe housing is more than a structure — it’s the foundation for family, culture, and the future of our communities. Through innovative development strategies and deep community partnerships, we’re building a Kauai where local people can live with dignity, security, and hope — for generations to come.