Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hawi, HI

Regulated by Hawai‘i County Ordinance 2018-114 (Bill 108); STR/STVR use is allowed only in locations/zoning specified by the County ordinance and rules. Existing STRs outside permitted zones may apply for a Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC) to continue operation; the Planning Department’s Rule 23 sets procedures for processing and administration of STVRs.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hawi. 1) Download and complete the Short-Term Vacation Rental Application Packet and STVR Statement of Compliance from the Hawai‘i County Planning Department STVR resource page; 2) If the property is outside a permitted zoning district, apply for a Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC) using the NUC application and renewal forms; 3) Submit completed forms per Planning Department Rule 23 to the Hawai‘i County Planning Department (contact planning@hawaiicounty.gov or submit at the appropriate county planning office).

1) Download and complete the Short-Term Vacation Rental Application Packet and STVR Statement of Compliance from the Hawai‘i County Planning Department STVR resource page; 2) If the property is outside a permitted zoning district, apply for a Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC) using the NUC application and renewal forms; 3) Submit completed forms per Planning Department Rule 23 to the Hawai‘i County Planning Department (contact planning@hawaiicounty.gov or submit at the appropriate county planning office).