| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Proposed / pending |
| Permit / License Required | Existing Ordinance 25-50 registration technically effective July 1, 2026 but online portal not yet live; Bill 147 would replace existing STVR/B&B fram |
| Penalties | Not specified for Bill 147 pending; existing code violations carry civil fines |
Short-term rental regulations in Hawaii County (Big Island), 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: Existing Ordinance 25-50 registration technically effective July 1, 2026 but online portal not yet live; Bill 147 would replace existing STVR/B&B framework entirely if enacted.
Hosts who fail to comply with Hawaii County (Big Island)'s short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Not specified for Bill 147 pending; existing code violations carry civil fines.
Apply for your STR permit or registration directly through the official government portal.
Official Source ↗Short-term rental regulations in Hawaii County (Big Island) are currently under development. Rules may change as legislation is finalized. Hawaii County's Bill 147 — which would repeal and replace all existing STVR and B&B regulations — faces its next procedural vote at the Windward Planning Commission on July 16, 2026, after the Leeward
Yes. Hawaii County (Big Island) requires the following for short-term rental operation: Existing Ordinance 25-50 registration technically effective July 1, 2026 but online portal not yet live; Bill 147 would replace existing STVR/B&B framework entirely if enacted.
Hosts who operate without proper permits in Hawaii County (Big Island) may face enforcement. Not specified for Bill 147 pending; existing code violations carry civil fines.
Windward Planning Commission takes up Bill 147 on July 16, 2026 — after Leeward Commission deferred following four-hour hearing with mostly opposition testimony from STR and B&B operators. Windward hearing outcome determines whether bill advances to County Council. Both commissions must recommend by August 8, 2026 deadline. Ordinance 25-50 registration required from July 1, 2026 but portal not yet
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