Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Honokaa, HI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Honokaa, HI, but with restrictions. STVRs are restricted to V, CG, CV, and certain RM/Resort districts; rentals outside these zones require a Nonconforming Use Certificate. Owners must designate a reachable person residing in Hawaii County available 24/7 to respond within one hour. Quiet hours are mandated from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., and all advertisements must display the registration or NUC number. 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.

STVRs are restricted to V, CG, CV, and certain RM/Resort districts; rentals outside these zones require a Nonconforming Use Certificate. Owners must designate a reachable person residing in Hawaii County available 24/7 to respond within one hour. Quiet hours are mandated from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., and all advertisements must display the registration or NUC number.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Honokaa. 1. Submit an STVR Registration Form and a $500 fee via the EPIC online submittal system. 2. Provide required documentation including final building/electrical/plumbing approvals, state tax licenses (GET/TAT), and a signed Statement of Compliance. 3. For rentals in non-permitted zones, apply for and annually renew a Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC).

1. Submit an STVR Registration Form and a $500 fee via the EPIC online submittal system. 2. Provide required documentation including final building/electrical/plumbing approvals, state tax licenses (GET/TAT), and a signed Statement of Compliance. 3. For rentals in non-permitted zones, apply for and annually renew a Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC).

Vrbo is permitted in Honokaa, 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 Honokaa 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 Honokaa. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.