Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Maui County, HI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Maui County, HI, but with restrictions. Short-term rental activity is allowed in Maui County only under specified permit types (Short-Term Rental Homes (STRH) and Bed & Breakfast Homes subject to Chapters 19.65 and 19.64) and is limited by community-plan region caps (see MCC 19.65.030.R). Transient Vacation Rentals (TVRs) operating in Apartment districts are being phased out under Ordinance (Bill) No. 9 with defined amortization deadlines (West Maui by 12/31/2028; remaining areas by 12/31/2030); TVR advertisements must include the property’s registration number (tax map key). 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.

Short-term rental activity is allowed in Maui County only under specified permit types (Short-Term Rental Homes (STRH) and Bed & Breakfast Homes subject to Chapters 19.65 and 19.64) and is limited by community-plan region caps (see MCC 19.65.030.R). Transient Vacation Rentals (TVRs) operating in Apartment districts are being phased out under Ordinance (Bill) No. 9 with defined amortization deadlines (West Maui by 12/31/2028; remaining areas by 12/31/2030); TVR advertisements must include the property’s registration number (tax map key).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Maui County. 1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Home (STRH) application online via Maui’s MAPPS portal (Maui’s Automated Planning and Permitting Solution) and attach a fully processed Land Use Designation Form. 2) Planning Department reviews STRH applications (most processed by Planning); renewal requires completion of the STRH Renewal Application Packet and submission per packet (renewals sent to currentdivision@mauicounty.gov). 3) Additional approvals (e.g., Conditional Use Permit, Bed & Breakfast Home permit, or Land Use Commission special use) may be required where applicable.

1) Submit a Short-Term Rental Home (STRH) application online via Maui’s MAPPS portal (Maui’s Automated Planning and Permitting Solution) and attach a fully processed Land Use Designation Form. 2) Planning Department reviews STRH applications (most processed by Planning); renewal requires completion of the STRH Renewal Application Packet and submission per packet (renewals sent to currentdivision@mauicounty.gov). 3) Additional approvals (e.g., Conditional Use Permit, Bed & Breakfast Home permit, or Land Use Commission special use) may be required where applicable.

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