Short-term rental laws in Hawaii
Hawaii runs the opposite of preemption: Act 17 of 2024 expanded county authority to phase out nonconforming STRs, and Maui is amortizing thousands of apartment-zone units.
Cities and counties set their own short-term rental rules.
Hawaii cities
Last reviewed July 2026. Informational and educational only, not legal advice, and no attorney-client relationship is created. Rules change and may be enforced differently than written. Verify the current ordinance with your local jurisdiction or counsel before acting.