Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Keauhou, HI

County ordinance (Bill 108 / Ordinance 2018-114) restricts STVRs to specified zoning districts and establishes standards; existing STVRs outside permitted zones may continue only with a Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC) which must be renewed annually. The Planning Department administers STVR rules and Rule 23 sets procedures for processing and compliance.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Keauhou. 1) Download and complete the Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Registration Form and Statement of Compliance from the Hawai‘i County Planning Department records page and submit per instructions; 2) If operating outside permitted zones, apply for a Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC) using the NUC application and annual renewal forms; 3) Follow Planning Department Rule 23 procedures.

1) Download and complete the Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Registration Form and Statement of Compliance from the Hawai‘i County Planning Department records page and submit per instructions; 2) If operating outside permitted zones, apply for a Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC) using the NUC application and annual renewal forms; 3) Follow Planning Department Rule 23 procedures.