Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Haleiwa, HI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Haleiwa, HI, but with restrictions. STRs (vacation rentals) are defined as lodging for less than 30 consecutive days and are permitted only in resort-zoned areas and in specific apartment-zoned areas shown on the City Land Use Ordinance/maps; STRs must be registered and comply with Land Use Ordinance amendments (including disclosure requirements for property sales). The DPP maintains an STR compliance map showing properties legally registered or issued notices of violation. A permit is required before you can host. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

STRs (vacation rentals) are defined as lodging for less than 30 consecutive days and are permitted only in resort-zoned areas and in specific apartment-zoned areas shown on the City Land Use Ordinance/maps; STRs must be registered and comply with Land Use Ordinance amendments (including disclosure requirements for property sales). The DPP maintains an STR compliance map showing properties legally registered or issued notices of violation.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Haleiwa. 1) Review the DPP Informational Guide for STR Registration and complete the City 'Statement of Compliance' form; 2) Submit required registration materials per the DPP guidance (zoning verification/NUC documentation where applicable) and follow renewal instructions in the Informational Guide; 3) DPP may display registered properties on the STR compliance map and enforces registration—follow DPP instructions for any inspections or evidentiary documents.

1) Review the DPP Informational Guide for STR Registration and complete the City 'Statement of Compliance' form; 2) Submit required registration materials per the DPP guidance (zoning verification/NUC documentation where applicable) and follow renewal instructions in the Informational Guide; 3) DPP may display registered properties on the STR compliance map and enforces registration—follow DPP instructions for any inspections or evidentiary documents.

Vrbo is permitted in Haleiwa, HI under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. You must hold a valid permit before hosting on Vrbo. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Haleiwa are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Haleiwa. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.