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Ulana at Ward Village – Coming Soon!

Welcome home to Ulana at Ward Village, the ninth tower in Howard Hughes’ 60-acre master planned community located in the Urban Kakaako! This new development will be 41-story – 400 ft building that will consist solely of reserved housing units. Reserved housing is similar to affordable housing, but under a different state agency with slightly different rules and regulations.

The new development will feature floor to ceiling windows, a 9 story detached parking structure, and a variety of amenities throughout the project. The building will on the ewa side of Ward Ave and will be bordered by Auahi, Kamani, and Pohukaina Street. The building will have ground floor retail along Pohukaina and will also have a park on the Diamond head side of the building.

The design of Ulana at Ward Village will be designed by Architects Hawaii LTD with the interior designed by InForm Design, Inc.

The process to purchase a unit at Ulana at Ward Village will be sold via lottery to qualified residents of the State of Hawaii who do not own majority interest in any property and falls within area median income and asset guidelines set by HCDA. An announcement will also be made via newspaper ad. 

 Units in Ulana at Ward Village

Ulana at Ward Village will feature a total of 697 units. There will be studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom units. Ulana will also have the same floor plate throughout the tower and will have 41 floors with a height of 400 ft.

Reserved Housing Units: 697

  • Studios 289 sq. ft. – $271,000 to $355,400
  • 1-bedrooms 527 to 530 sq. ft. – $400,500 to $556,300
  • 2-bedrooms 676 to 755 sq. ft. – $504,100 to $650,300
  • 3-bedrooms 854 to 1,001 sq. ft. – $550,000 to $717,400

Market Units: None

Price Range: $271,000 to $717,400

Total Units: 697 (696 residences for sale + 1 resident manager unit)

** Please note that unit count and prices are subject to change **

Maintenance Fee: Coming Soon

Unit Features

Ulana at Ward Village architectural design is by Architects Hawaii Limited, interiors by InForm Design, Inc. and landscape design by PBR Hawaii. Each unit will feature open floor plans with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing the natural light and views of the city, ocean, and mountains to be seen from every room! Residential feature will include:

– Opening concept kitchen, living, and dining
– Luxury vinyl tile flooring
– Carpeted bedrooms
– Resident Specific Air-Conditioning
– Washer & Dryer
– Whirlpool Appliances & Dishwasher
– Quarts Countertops
– Lacquer & Wood Tone Cabinets
– Kohler & Moen Fixers

Floor Plans

Ulana at Ward Village will be comprised of 41 stories, consisting of 17 units per floor. Each floor will feature (3) studio units, (5) one bedroom units, (6) two bedroom units, and (3) three bedroom units that feature floor to ceiling windows and amazing ocean/mountain views. Studio units will all be approximately 289 SQ FT, 1-bedroom units from approximately 527-530 SQ FT, 2-bedroom units from approximately 711 – 755 SQ FT, and 3-bedroom units from approximately 854 – 1001 SQ FT. All units will come with one parking stall, while two and three bedroom units will come with 2 parking. Guest parking will also be available on site. Ulana at Ward Village will have its primary entrance into the building from Auahi St.

Building Amenities

Ulana at Ward Village will have great amenities for you and your family to enjoy. There will be a park for the public to enjoy along Kamani Street. Inside Ulana, you will find all amenities on the ground floor of the building. The amenities will be found on the ground floor of the project, some of which includes: BBQ grills/Patio Cabanas alongside the Ulana lawn, a fitness room, shared working areas, children’s playground, and storages for bike/surfboards.

Reserved Housing Guidelines

If you are interested in purchasing a unit at Ulana, you must meet certain eligibility requirements in addition to income and asset limits set forth by the HCDA. Here are the eligibility requirements:

  1. Is a citizen of the United States or a Resident Alient
  2. Is a bona fide resident of the State of Hawaii
  3. Is at least of legal age (18 years)
  4. Does not own or have a majority interest in a principal residence or a beneficial interest in a land trust on a principal residence within or without the State for a period of 3 years immediately prior to the date of application for a reserved housing unit
  5. If married, whose spouse does not have a majority interest, in a principal residence or a benenficial interest in a land trust on a principal residence within the or without the state for a period of 3 years immediately prior to the date of application for a reserved housing unit
  6. Shall be the owner and occupant of the reserved housing unit
  7. Has never purchased a reserved housing unit

(HCDA) – Hawaii Community Development Authority

2021 Reserved Housing Income & Asset Limits

One thing to consider when buying a HCDA reserved housing unit is restrictions are based on the buyers household size. A single applicant meaning a 1-person household can only purchase a studio or 1-bedroom unit. A two person household has the option to purchase a 2-bedroom unit or smaller. Lastly, if you want to purchase a 3-bedroom unit you need a household size of 3 or more.

Please keep in mind that you must still meet the income and asset qualifications mentioned above. Individuals under the age of 18 also count towards the household size. There are also maximum occupancy rules shown below. Below are the unit occupancy limits:

• Studio – 1 to 2 persons

• 1-bedroom – 1 to 3 persons

• 2-bedroom – 2 to 5 persons

• 3-bedroom – 3 to 7 persons

We anticipate that these new homes being offered will be very high in demand. Please contact us if you would like to schedule a FREE consultation or if you would like to visit the sales center with us!

How to Apply & Stay Up to Date with Ulana at Ward Village

Don’t miss this opportunity to live in one of the newest developments in the Kakaako neighborhood! We want to keep you informed! The key to purchasing new-construction projects is to register early and get pre-qualified by a mortgage loan officer. Things tend to move very quickly during a sales campaign and can often be limited to a small window of opportunity of just a few weeks or months. Let us help you stay informed and updated with everything that goes on with Ulana at Ward Village! Schedule a call with us today! We look forward to being of assistance to you and your family.

Disclaimer: This information is subject to change. We are not the developer of Ulana at Ward Village. The developer is Howard Hughes. The Hawaii Homes Now team of Luxury Homes International works solely as buyers agent, who helps clients navigate through the reserved housing and market sale process of new-construction developments.