Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Anahola, HI

Single-family transient vacation rentals (TVRs) are prohibited outside designated Visitor Destination Areas (VDAs) unless they hold a valid Nonconforming Use Certificate (NCUC) for operations existing prior to March 7, 2008. Operators must provide a 24/7 contact person to neighbors and authorities, display registration numbers in sleeping quarters, and comply with state tax licensing (GET/TAT).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Anahola. 1. Determine if the property is in a Visitor Destination Area (VDA); if so, register with the Director of Finance. If outside a VDA, apply for a Nonconforming Use Certificate (NCUC) by providing a sworn affidavit and evidence of ongoing use prior to March 7, 2008. 2. Submit site and floor plans, designate a 24/7 contact person, and notify adjacent neighbors and county agencies. 3. Pay the required fees, including a $150 renewal fee, and undergo any required inspections by the Planning Department.

1. Determine if the property is in a Visitor Destination Area (VDA); if so, register with the Director of Finance. If outside a VDA, apply for a Nonconforming Use Certificate (NCUC) by providing a sworn affidavit and evidence of ongoing use prior to March 7, 2008. 2. Submit site and floor plans, designate a 24/7 contact person, and notify adjacent neighbors and county agencies. 3. Pay the required fees, including a $150 renewal fee, and undergo any required inspections by the Planning Department.