Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Hilo, HI

Short-term vacation rentals (STVRs) are restricted by zoning districts; operations outside permitted zones require a Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC). NUC owners must renew their certificates annually and comply with standards established in Planning Department Rule 23.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Hilo. 1. Download and complete the STVR Registration Form and Statement of Compliance from the Planning Department website. 2. If operating outside permitted zoning, apply for a Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC). 3. Submit the completed packet to the Planning Department and renew NUCs annually.

1. Download and complete the STVR Registration Form and Statement of Compliance from the Planning Department website. 2. If operating outside permitted zoning, apply for a Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC). 3. Submit the completed packet to the Planning Department and renew NUCs annually.