Can I Airbnb in Maui County, HI? (2026)
Short-term rentals (under 180 days) are legal in Maui County only in hotel/resort-zoned areas, in apartment-zoned condos on the 'Minatoya List' (now being phased out), or with a capped Short-Term Rental Home or Bed & Breakfast permit ($1,916 new STRH application; $1,566 renewal; owner must have owned the home 5+ years). The biggest restriction is Bill 9 (Ordinance 5909, signed Dec. 15, 2025), which ends transient vacation rental use in apartment districts — West Maui by Jan. 1, 2029 and the rest of the county by Jan. 1, 2031 — affecting roughly 7,000 units, with constitutional challenges pending in court. Unpermitted rentals face a $20,000 fine plus $10,000 per day. Always confirm current requirements with the city before operating.
What’s required: a Short-Term Rental Home (STRH) Permit ($1,916) is required; occupancy taxes apply.
Check a specific address
Rules can vary by zone and parcel. Resolve any Hawaii street address to its jurisdiction and see the verified rules that apply.
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Verified July 12, 2026. Informational only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Also check HOA/condo rules and your lease, which can prohibit short-term rentals even where the city allows them.