Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hawaii County, HI

STVRs are allowed only in specific zoning districts (V, CG, CV, certain Resort areas, and RM for condos); others require a Nonconforming Use Certificate. Operators must have a 24/7 reachable person in Hawaii County who can respond within one hour by phone and three hours in person, and quiet hours are mandated from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hawaii County. 1. Submit a completed STVR Registration Form and Statement of Compliance via the EPIC online system. 2. Provide required documentation including final building/electrical/plumbing approvals, State GE and TAT licenses, and a site/floor plan. 3. Pay the $500 non-refundable processing fee; Nonconforming Use Certificates (NUC) must be renewed annually for $250.

1. Submit a completed STVR Registration Form and Statement of Compliance via the EPIC online system. 2. Provide required documentation including final building/electrical/plumbing approvals, State GE and TAT licenses, and a site/floor plan. 3. Pay the $500 non-refundable processing fee; Nonconforming Use Certificates (NUC) must be renewed annually for $250.