| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Proposed / pending |
| Permit / License Required | Yes |
| Permit Fee | Registration: $250 hosted / $500 unhosted; annual renewal required; platforms: $1,000 |
| Penalties | $1,000–$10,000 per violation for operating without registration |
Short-term rental regulations in Hawai'i County, Hawaii are currently under development or pending approval as of 2026. Hosts operating on Airbnb, VRBO, or other vacation rental platforms must obtain proper licensing: Yes. The associated permit fees are Registration: $250 hosted / $500 unhosted; annual renewal required; platforms: $1,000.
Hosts who fail to comply with Hawai'i County's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. $1,000–$10,000 per violation for operating without registration.
Apply for your STR permit or registration directly through the official government portal.
Official Source ↗Short-term rental regulations in Hawai'i County are currently under development. Rules may change as legislation is finalized. All short-term vacation rental operators on the Big Island (hosted and unhosted, stays of 180 days or fewer) must register under Ordinance 25-50 (Bill 47). The registration deadline has been extended
Yes. Hawai'i County requires the following for short-term rental operation: Yes.
Hosts who operate without proper permits in Hawai'i County may face enforcement. $1,000–$10,000 per violation for operating without registration.
Registration deadline is September 1, 2026 (extended from July 1); portal is not yet live as of late July 2026. Failure to register once the portal opens can result in fines of $1,000–$10,000 per violation. Bill 147 would extend the 'short-term' definition from stays under 30 days to stays under 180 days and bring hosted rentals into a formal regulatory framework for the first time. Platforms must
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