Hawaii island passes Bill 9 to phase out thousands of rentals
Summary
Maui County, Hawaii has passed a bill to phase out over 6,000 short-term rentals (STRs) in West and South Maui by 2029 and 2030, respectively, targeting apartment-zoned properties. Hosts with rentals on the Minatoya List in these areas need to understand these changes and plan accordingly.
Key Insights
- •Vacation rentals on the Minatoya List in West Maui must cease operations by 1 January 2029, while those in South Maui have until 1 January 2030.
- •The legislation targets apartment-zoned properties that have historically been allowed to operate as TVRs, despite short-term rentals typically being restricted to hotel-zoned areas.
- •Maui County Council has passed legislation to phase out over 6,000 transient vacation rentals (TVRs) in West and South Maui.
Action Items
- ✓Hosts with properties in West or South Maui should immediately review their property's zoning and determine if they are on the Minatoya List.Effort: lowImpact: high
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Hosts who fail to comply with the new regulations by the deadlines risk fines or the inability to operate their rentals.
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