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An Oxford Economics study estimates 30,000 illegal short-term rentals exist across Hawaii.
Debate erupts around short-term rentals in Hawaii as hotels estimate 30,000 illegal rentals
Summary
A heated debate surrounds short-term rentals in Hawaii as hotels claim 30,000 illegal rentals exist, impacting the housing market. Governor Green seeks to convert vacation rentals to residential housing to help solve the housing crisis, potentially impacting the local tourism economy. Advocates argue that the vast majority of rentals are family-owned, and regulations could cost the state hundreds of millions in revenue.
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