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Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Aiea, HI

Last verified: March 2026 · Report an update

Zoning & Conditions

STRs (bed and breakfast homes and transient vacation units) are permitted only in resort-zoned areas and in specific apartment-zoned areas mapped by the City & County of Honolulu; B&Bs require owner/personal presence and may rent up to two rooms with a maximum of two adult transient occupants per room; TVUs (whole-home/unhosted rentals) have the same per-room occupancy limit. Certain existing NUC (nonconforming use certificate) STRs are grandfathered but must renew annually. Hosting platforms must register and may not list properties that are not lawfully registered.

How to Obtain a Permit

1) Review the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) Informational Guide and complete the Statement of Compliance; 2) Apply online through HNL Build (honolulu.my.site.com) and submit the prescribed registration form and required documents (including title report, tax licenses, evidence of insurance, and HOA letter); 3) Pay the initial registration fee and renew annually.

Official Resources

Official Aiea STR regulation source

Frequently Asked Questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Aiea, HI?
STRs (bed and breakfast homes and transient vacation units) are permitted only in resort-zoned areas and in specific apartment-zoned areas mapped by the City & County of Honolulu; B&Bs require owner/personal presence and may rent up to two rooms with a maximum of two adult transient occupants per room; TVUs (whole-home/unhosted rentals) have the same per-room occupancy limit. Certain existing NUC (nonconforming use certificate) STRs are grandfathered but must renew annually. Hosting platforms must register and may not list properties that are not lawfully registered.
Is a permit required to operate a short-term rental in Aiea?
Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Aiea. 1) Review the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) Informational Guide and complete the Statement of Compliance; 2) Apply online through HNL Build (honolulu.my.site.com) and submit the prescribed registration form and required documents (including title report, tax licenses, evidence of insurance, and HOA letter); 3) Pay the initial registration fee and renew annually.
How do I get a short-term rental permit in Aiea?
1) Review the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) Informational Guide and complete the Statement of Compliance; 2) Apply online through HNL Build (honolulu.my.site.com) and submit the prescribed registration form and required documents (including title report, tax licenses, evidence of insurance, and HOA letter); 3) Pay the initial registration fee and renew annually.
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Disclaimer

This information is for general reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. STR regulations change frequently. Always verify requirements with official local government sources before operating a short-term rental.

Last verified: March 2026 · Suggest a correction