Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Papaikou, HI

STVRs are restricted to Permitted Zoning Districts (Resort, General Commercial, Village Commercial, and specific Residential/Commercial nodes). Operators must have a reachable person in Hawai‘i County available 24/7 who can respond within 3 hours, provide off-street parking, and display the registration number in all advertisements.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Papaikou. 1. Submit an application via the Hawai‘i County Planning Department EPIC online portal. 2. Provide required documents including building approvals, tax licenses (GE and TAT), tax clearance, site/floor plans, and a notarized Affidavit of Compliance. 3. Pay the $500 non-refundable fee and undergo a potential site inspection; NUCs must be renewed annually for $250.

1. Submit an application via the Hawai‘i County Planning Department EPIC online portal. 2. Provide required documents including building approvals, tax licenses (GE and TAT), tax clearance, site/floor plans, and a notarized Affidavit of Compliance. 3. Pay the $500 non-refundable fee and undergo a potential site inspection; NUCs must be renewed annually for $250.