Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Paia, HI

Airbnb listings are allowed in Paia, HI, but with restrictions. Short-Term Rental Homes (STRH) are allowed but expressly limited and regulated by Maui County Code Chapter 19.65 and Paia-Haiku–specific amendments; permits are limited by Community Plan Region (see MCC 19.65.030.R) and STRHs are subject to restrictions and standards established by ordinance (Ordinance 4995 and Ordinance 5300). 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 Homes (STRH) are allowed but expressly limited and regulated by Maui County Code Chapter 19.65 and Paia-Haiku–specific amendments; permits are limited by Community Plan Region (see MCC 19.65.030.R) and STRHs are subject to restrictions and standards established by ordinance (Ordinance 4995 and Ordinance 5300).

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Paia. 1) Submit a new STRH application online via MAPPS (Maui’s Automated Planning and Permitting Solution) and attach a fully processed Land Use Designation Form. 2) Planning Department reviews/approves applications; to renew, complete the Short Term Rental Home Renewal Application Packet and submit renewal materials by email to currentdivision@mauicounty.gov.

1) Submit a new STRH application online via MAPPS (Maui’s Automated Planning and Permitting Solution) and attach a fully processed Land Use Designation Form. 2) Planning Department reviews/approves applications; to renew, complete the Short Term Rental Home Renewal Application Packet and submit renewal materials by email to currentdivision@mauicounty.gov.

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