A short-term rental home (STRH) in Maui, Hawaii, is any private dwelling unit, such as a house, condo, or apartment, that can be rented to tourists for less than 180 days.

Yes, there are STR regulations that affect property owners in Maui, Hawaii.

Yes, there are.

Yes, individuals are permitted to operate short-term rental businesses in Maui, Hawaii.

STRH zoning laws vary from zone to zone in Maui, Hawaii. The maximum number of bedrooms on a short-term rental home lot must not be more than six in Maui. Hosts are advised to comply with the zoning requirements of the zone in which their STRH is located.

Yes, there are.

** **Yes, operators are to obtain a short-term rental home permit

Short-term rental operators in Maui, Hawaii are required to collect and remit the Transient Accommodations Tax (TAT) and the General Excise Tax (GET). TAT is a statewide tax, while GET is a state-level tax.

The current State TAT rate in Maui County is 10.25% and 3% Maui County TAT surcharge. Hosts are responsible for collecting and remitting the TAT to the Maui County Department of Finance applied to business activities.

1.     Mail a Check or Money Order: Fill out the MCTAT-1 form (download it here: [link to MCTAT-1 form]). Attach your check or money order (payable to "Director of Finance") to the form. Write MCTAT, the filing period, your State TAT ID number, and your daytime phone number on your check or money order. Mail your payment to: County of Maui, Maui County TAT Office, 110 Ala'ihi Street, Suite 107, Kahului, HI 96732.

2.     Online: https://www.hawaiicountiestat.us/ (ACH only, verification takes 4 days).

3.     Drop Box: You can drop your completed MCTAT-1 form and check or money order in the orange Drop Box located in front of the Maui County Service Center main entrance (110 Ala'ihi Street, Suite 107, Kahului, HI 96732).

The General Excise Tax (GET) rate for short-term rental homes (STRHs) in Maui, Hawaii, is 4%, but there might be an additional county surcharge. In Maui, the surcharge is 0.166%, bringing the total effective GET rate to 4.166% for STRHs. Maui's GET for your STRH involves online filings and regular payments. Use Forms G-45 (monthly/quarterly/semi-annually) and G-49 (annually) on the Hawaii tax website (https://tax.hawaii.gov/ ). Attach payment vouchers (check/money order) to Forms G-45 and mail to the address specified on the form.

A property, lot(one single-family dwelling per lot), or condominium unit.

Yes, it does.

1.     Permits/ Licensing: All STRH in Maui, Hawaii are required to obtain an STRH Permit from the Planning Administration Department of the county. Initial short-term rental home permits are initially valid for a maximum of three years, with the possibility of shorter periods if approved to address potential impacts. To renew a permit, applications must be submitted to the department at least sixty days before the expiration date, as the department will not accept renewal applications after that point. On Maui, permit renewals, if granted by the director, can extend for terms of up to five years.

2.     Advertising: Any advertisement for a short-term rental home must feature, as required by the county, the permit holder's valid permit number and the property's tax map key number.

3.     Neighborhood Notification: applicants are to send a notice of application for STR Home Application Permit to owners and lessees of record located within a five-hundred-foot radius of the lot of the proposed short-term rental home. The notice should include

Details about the planned operation of the short-term rental home; the designated on-site parking location; the total count of bedrooms intended for short-term rental use; a map indicating the position of the short-term rental home lot concerning all other lots within a five-hundred-foot radius; inclusion of a provision allowing owners, lessees of record, and residents within a five-hundred-foot radius to submit a written protest to the director through fax, email, or letter. All protests must be postmarked within forty-five days from the notice of application mailing.

4.     Parking Requirements: Hosts are required to provide adequate parking for their guests. On-street parking is not allowed so adequate parking must be provided for STRH.

To qualify for a Maui short-term rental permit, your single-family home must be both 15 years old and owned by you for at least 15 years prior to applying. New Permit Application costs $1,197 and an additional $1,432 if Public Hearing is required.

To apply for a Short Term Rental Home (STRH), you need to submit an online application through MAPPS, Maui's Automated Planning and Permitting Solution. Ensure that a fully processed Land Use Designation Form is attached to the STRH application. For renewing an existing STRH, kindly fill out the Short Term Rental Home Renewal Application Packet. Submit renewal applications via email to currentdivision@mauicounty.gov , adhering to the submission guidelines outlined in the application packet.

Short Term Rental Home (STRH) Application: https://www.mauicounty.gov/1874/ShortTerm-Rental-Home-STRH-Application

1.     Noise Regulations: the quiet hours for STRH is from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. in Maui, Hawaii. Amplified sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries of the short-term rental home is prohibited.

Yes, the Planning Administration Department.

Planning Administration

Phone: (808) 270-7735

Fax: (808) 270-1775

1.     Current Planning Division

Physical Address: 2200 Main Street, One Main Plaza Bldg, Suite 619, Wailuku, HI 96793

Phone: (808) 270-8205

Fax: (808) 270-1775

Directory: https://www.mauicounty.gov/directory.aspx?did=154

To qualify for a Maui short-term rental permit, your single-family home must be both 15 years old and owned by you for at least 15 years prior to applying. New Permit Application costs $1,197 and an additional $1,432 if Public Hearing is required.

To apply for a Short Term Rental Home (STRH), you need to submit an online application through MAPPS, Maui's Automated Planning and Permitting Solution. Ensure that a fully processed Land Use Designation Form is attached to the STRH application. For renewing an existing STRH, kindly fill out the Short Term Rental Home Renewal Application Packet. Submit renewal applications via email to currentdivision@mauicounty.gov , adhering to the submission guidelines outlined in the application packet.

Short Term Rental Home (STRH) Application: https://www.mauicounty.gov/1874/ShortTerm-Rental-Home-STRH-Application