Interested? Email me today. Application packets are available until Thursday, Oct 29 at 5 p.m. and completed applications are due Sunday, Nov 1 at 5 p.m. You will need a loan pre-qualification letter, so start now.
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Alia, the 43-story tower under construction at 888 Ala Moana Boulevard in Kakaʻako, is taking applications for 40 reserved homes for income-qualified Hawaii residents. Developed by Kobayashi Group and BlackSand Capital, with completion estimated for the first quarter of 2027 (Kobayashi Group).
Key dates
- 1Pick up application packet at the sales officeBy Oct 29, 5 p.m.
- 2Get pre-qualified with a project-approved lenderBefore applying
- 3Submit application in personOct 28, 10 a.m. – Nov 1, 5 p.m.
- 4Public lottery (attendance not required)Nov 14, 11 a.m.
- 5Unit selection in lottery order (attendance required)Nov 18–22
Prices and limits
| Type | Homes | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 16 | 463 sq ft | $518,170 |
| 16 | 16 | 500 sq ft | $513,784 |
| 17 | 4 | 493 sq ft | $515,063 |
| 18 | 4 | 391 sq ft | $533,704 |
| Household | Max income | Max assets |
|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $130,700 | $163,375 |
| 2 people | $149,400 | $186,750 |
| 3 people | $168,100 | $210,125 |
- U.S. citizen or resident alien, bona fide Hawaii resident, 18 or older
- Will live in the home as your principal residence
- Generally, no principal residence owned in the past three years (exceptions apply)
- Owner-occupancy term by income: under 100% AMI, 10 years; 100–119%, 5 years; 120–140%, 2 years. Shared-equity terms apply on resale (HCDA)
- $500 initial deposit to Title Guaranty Escrow Services when you sign the sales contract
Sources: Kakaako.com, New Construction Hawaii (summaries of the sales team's announcement), Kobayashi Group. Prices, dates and terms may change; the official packet and HCDA rules govern.
I can introduce a lender
Your application needs a pre-qualification letter from a project-approved lender. Email me and I will introduce a loan officer I trust and help you through the packet, in English or Japanese.
Ready to apply for Alia?
Tell me your name, household size, approximate income and how long you have lived in Hawaii, and I will help you check eligibility and prepare.
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