Maui’s mayor has signed a law to phase out short-term vacation rentals to ease housing crunch

Maui's mayor has signed a law to phase out short-term vacation rentals to ease housing crunch

In May 2024, Maui Mayor Richard Bissen took his self-described “bold step” to phase out 7,000 short-term vacation rentals by Jan. 1, 2026, leaning on a newly passed state law that gave the county clearer authority to do so as the island confronted a long-term housing crisis that was only exacerbated

Maui Vacation Rental Bill That Divided Community Is Signed Into Law

The County Council plans to take up a separate measure Friday that could effectively exempt more than half of the affected properties.

Maui to phase out thousands of short-term rentals after bill signed into law

After months of passionate testimony, the Maui County Council approved Bill 9, voting to phase out more than 6,000 short-term rental units in hopes of getting more local people affordable long-term housing.

Maui County Council passes bill to phase out 7,000 vacation rentals by 2031

The Maui County Council voted 5-3 to phase out more than 7,000 vacation rentals by 2031, but critics argue property owners may simply leave units vacant rather than convert them to long-term housing for residents.

Bill 9 officially passes Maui County Council, phasing out thousands of short-term rentals

The Maui County Council officially passed Bill 9, which will cause the number of short-term rentals in the county to dramatically reduce.

Maui Council passes short-term rental conversion bill | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Maui County Council passed Bill 9 today to phase out over 6,200 short-term rental units in South and West Maui and convert them into long-term housing for local residents following the final hearing.