Maui Inches Toward Rental Ban, Bali Targets Unlicensed Villas, and PriceLabs gets Recognition
Summary
Maui is considering phasing out short-term rentals in apartment-zoned buildings, and Bali is targeting unlicensed STRs. Hosts in Maui should audit their portfolio and prepare for potential rezoning, while hosts in Bali should work with owners to regularize licenses.
Key Insights
- •Maui County is considering a bill that could phase out 6,000-7,000 short-term rentals in apartment-zoned buildings starting in 2026.
- •In Bali, more than 2,000 hotels and villas are operating without permits, which is a target for regulatory changes.
Action Items
- ✓If managing units in Maui, audit your portfolio by zoning, flag which owners may be exposed, review guest comms for cancellations, and stress-test 2026 projections.Effort: mediumImpact: high
- ✓If managing units in Bali that aren't fully licensed, work with owners now to regularize.Effort: mediumImpact: high
Tools & Resources
- →PriceLabs Listing Optimizer: PriceLabs' Listing Optimizer was named the winner of the DARM Battleground.
Common Mistakes
- ⚠Failure to comply with new regulations in Maui or Bali could lead to closure or inability to operate legally.
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