| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Proposed / pending |
| Permit / License Required | Yes — transient vacation rental permit required; properties rezoned to H3/H4 may continue STR operations; those remaining in apartment zones will be p |
| Tax Rate | GET + TAT |
| Night / Day Cap | No change to phase-out deadlines: West Maui Jan 1 2029, rest of county Jan 1 2031 for apartment-zoned TVRs that do not rezone |
| Minimum Stay | Varies |
| Permit Fee | Registration fee |
| Penalties | Operating a STR in a phased-out apartment district without valid permit: subject to county enforcement; specific fines under Bill 9 enforcement not pu |
| Primary Residence Required | Varies |
| Occupancy Limit | Per unit |
Short-term rental regulations in Maui 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 — transient vacation rental permit required; properties rezoned to H3/H4 may continue STR operations; those remaining in apartment zones will be phased out under Bill 9. The associated permit fees are Registration fee.
Short-term rental operators in Maui County should be aware of these tax obligations: GET + TAT. Yes (GET + TAT).
Key operational rules for vacation rental hosts in Maui County include: Primary residence requirement: Varies. Rental day cap: No change to phase-out deadlines: West Maui Jan 1 2029, rest of county Jan 1 2031 for apartment-zoned TVRs that do not r. Occupancy limit: Per unit. Minimum stay: Varies.
Zoning considerations for short-term rentals in Maui County: Bill 9 (Ord. 5909) phases out STRs in A1/A2 apartment zones; Bill 88 (June 2026) created new H3/H4 hotel districts; Resolutions 26-119/26-120 (July 28 vote) refer ~2,056 specific properties to Plannin. Density rules: Phase-out driven. Insurance: Varies.
Hosts who fail to comply with Maui County's short-term rental regulations may face enforcement action. Operating a STR in a phased-out apartment district without valid permit: subject to county enforcement; specific fines under Bill 9 enforcement not published in sources reviewed.
Platform obligations for services like Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com operating in Maui County: Yes.
Apply for your STR permit or registration directly through the official government portal.
Official Source ↗Short-term rental regulations in Maui County are currently under development. Rules may change as legislation is finalized. Maui County's Bill 9 (Ordinance 5909) is phasing out short-term rentals in apartment-zoned districts to restore housing supply. Bill 88 (passed June 22, 2026) created two new hotel zoning categories (
Yes. Maui County requires the following for short-term rental operation: Yes — transient vacation rental permit required; properties rezoned to H3/H4 may continue STR operations; those remaining in apartment zones will be phased out under Bill 9.
Short-term rental hosts in Maui County are subject to the following tax obligations: GET + TAT.
Hosts who operate without proper permits in Maui County may face enforcement. Operating a STR in a phased-out apartment district without valid permit: subject to county enforcement; specific fines under Bill 9 enforcement not published in sources reviewed.
~2,056 apartment-district TVR units in Kāʻanapali, Kīhei, and Māʻalaea are subject to Bill 9 phaseout but may seek H3/H4 hotel rezoning. July 28 Council resolutions (7-1 vote) refer these properties to Maui Planning Commission — rezoning is not automatic. Bill 9 phase-out is ongoing; two lawsuits challenging Bill 9 are pending in state court. Rezoning cost estimates of $200k–$500k per property hav
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