
19.65.030. Restrictions and standards
Short-term rental homes are subject to the following restrictions and standards:
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Short-term rental homes are subject to the following restrictions and standards:

The Maui Planning Commission heard more than seven hours of often impassioned testimony Tuesday, then deliberated nearly three hours before advising the Maui County Council to approve a bill to phase-out 7,000 short-term rentals in apartment districts, mostly in South and West Maui.

A Washington, D.C.–based group called Progress Action has poured thousands into ads warning Maui residents that Mayor Richard Bissen’s plan to phase out short-term rentals would be “a failure and a mistake.” The campaign has sparked heated debate over housing, transparency, and who truly benefits from Hawaiʻi’s tourism economy.

Luxury travel isn’t dying — it’s evolving.
Across Hawaii and beyond, travelers are choosing meaning over marble, experience over excess. The rise of “anti-luxury” shows a shift toward what truly matters: authentic stays, honest pricing, and real human connection.

Record-High Demand for Short-Term Rentals Raises Hopes for Labor Day and Beyond-and These Markets Offer the Biggest Returns
If you want to get better returns on vacation rentals let us know!

A Hawaii couple promised investors a fleet of luxury “submarines” with cruise line contracts and panoramic underwater views. In reality, there were no shipyards, no vessels, and nearly $29 million was lost before the fraud unraveled in federal court.
For property owners, it’s a reminder: image without compliance is risk. Verified and accredited operations build trust that lasts.
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