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Maui County STRH Permit: Step-by-Step

Prepare the Maui County STRH Permit: eligibility, documents, fees, application steps, verification, and renewal.

  • Property eligibility
  • Official sources
  • You control every submission

Approval path

One Property, One Ordered Path from Requirements to Renewal.

Confirm the Property

Verify the address, jurisdiction, property type, eligibility rules, and private restrictions.

Prepare 8 Readiness Checks

Bring the host, ownership, residence, tax, insurance, and supporting records into one file.

Follow 4 Ordered Stages

Work through the government sequence, then retain the submitted record and confirmation.

Verify and Maintain

Confirm the issued approval, publish required details, and track taxes, changes, and renewal.

What You Will Complete

The goal is an active Maui County Short-Term Rental Home Permit tied to the correct operator, property, tax accounts, and listing information.

Short-Term Rental Homes may operate only where County zoning allows the use and after the required planning approval is issued; community-plan caps can affect availability. For Maui County STRH Permit application, apply this page-specific condition: STRH eligibility is property- and zoning-specific; owner occupancy does not replace the permit. STRH eligibility is property- and zoning-specific; owner occupancy does not replace the permit.

Obtain the STRH permit before operating, then calendar the 60-day renewal cutoff rather than relying only on an expiration reminder. For Maui County STRH Permit application, apply this page-specific condition: STRH eligibility is property- and zoning-specific; owner occupancy does not replace the permit. STRH eligibility is property- and zoning-specific; owner occupancy does not replace the permit.

Before You Apply

  • Confirm jurisdiction and eligibility

    Match the street address to STRH Permit county authority and confirm the property class can use Maui County Short-Term Rental Home Permit. If either the boundary or eligible-use result differs, stop before opening the application.

    Required

  • Resolve the residence rule

    STRH eligibility is property- and zoning-specific; owner occupancy does not replace the permit. Save the records that prove this classification; if the operator or dwelling cannot meet it, choose a lawful rental path before paying a fee.

    Required

  • Land Use Designation Form

    Use a current land use designation form record that matches the applicant and rental property.

    Required

  • Site and floor plans

    Use a current site and floor plans record that matches the applicant and rental property.

    Required

  • Owner records and manager designation with a 24-hour number

    Use a current owner records and manager designation with a 24-hour number record that matches the applicant and rental property.

    Required

  • State tax licenses and Form A-6 tax clearance

    Use a current state tax licenses and form a-6 tax clearance record that matches the applicant and rental property.

    Required

  • Certificates of insurance and permit-condition compliance report

    Use a current certificates of insurance and permit-condition compliance report record that matches the applicant and rental property.

    Required

  • First-renewal proof of mailing to adjacent owners and lessees

    Use a current first-renewal proof of mailing to adjacent owners and lessees record that matches the applicant and rental property.

    Required

Application Steps

Complete the process through the official Maui County MAPPS.

  1. Step 1: Confirm zoning and cap availability

    Verify the land-use designation and whether the community-plan area can accept the application. For Maui County STRH Permit application, apply this page-specific condition: STRH eligibility is property- and zoning-specific; owner occupancy does not replace the permit. STRH eligibility is property- and zoning-specific; owner occupancy does not replace the permit. Success means the address and operator qualify for Maui County Short-Term Rental Home Permit under STRH Permit county authority. Apply this local screen: STRH eligibility is property- and zoning-specific; owner occupancy does not replace the permit. If the boundary or property class does not match, stop and resolve eligibility before paying.

  2. Step 2: Prepare plans and supporting forms

    Complete the Land Use Designation Form, plans, ownership, contact, and tax records. For Maui County STRH Permit application, apply this page-specific condition: Obtain the STRH permit before operating, then calendar the 60-day renewal cutoff rather than relying only on an expiration reminder. Fees vary by application and review; use the current MAPPS fee schedule. Success means every named record is current, legible, and uses the same applicant, address, and unit as the STRH Permit filing. Land Use Designation Form. Replace an expired, unsigned, cropped, or inconsistent record before upload.

  3. Step 3: Submit through MAPPS

    Create the case, upload each current document, and pay the assessed fee. For Maui County STRH Permit application, apply this page-specific condition: Obtain the STRH permit before operating, then calendar the 60-day renewal cutoff rather than relying only on an expiration reminder. Fees vary by application and review; use the current MAPPS fee schedule. Success means the official portal accepts the complete Maui County Short-Term Rental Home Permit submission and returns a property-specific reference number. Resolve any incomplete checklist or payment error before creating another filing.

    Create a MAPPS account before starting the STRH permit application.

  4. Step 4: Complete review and conditions

    Respond to corrections and satisfy inspections, notice, and operational conditions before hosting. For Maui County STRH Permit application, apply this page-specific condition: Obtain the STRH permit before operating, then calendar the 60-day renewal cutoff rather than relying only on an expiration reminder. Fees vary by application and review; use the current MAPPS fee schedule. Success means step 4 is accepted for Maui County Short-Term Rental Home Permit and its result is saved with the exact property record. If the authority returns a correction or pending status, close that item before continuing.

Verify the Result

  • Confirm government status is active

    Success means the issuing record shows Maui County Short-Term Rental Home Permit as active for the exact property and operator. A receipt, draft, correction notice, or pending status is not approval; resolve it with STRH Permit county authority before accepting a stay.

    Required

  • Check the listing number and property

    Match the issued number, address, unit, operator, and expiration to every STRH Permit listing. Correct a missing number or property mismatch before the listing is made bookable.

    Required

  • Calendar filing and renewal

    Confirm state and county filing and marketplace responsibilities for each booking channel. Submit the renewal package no later than 60 days before expiration; the Department states that it cannot accept a late renewal application.

    Required

Common Causes of Delay or Denial

  • Wrong jurisdiction or property category

    A Maui County STRH Permit application filing belongs only in STRH Permit county authority's program and the eligible property class for Maui County Short-Term Rental Home Permit. If the address, zoning/use result, or approval category differs, correct that decision before resubmitting.

  • Applicant and property records do not match

    Reconcile the applicant name, street and unit, ownership or tenancy record, tax account, and portal profile used for Maui County Short-Term Rental Home Permit. Fix the source record that is wrong instead of uploading another conflicting copy.

  • Missing inspection, insurance, or notice

    The County may conduct a site visit, and permit holders must make all rooms and property areas available for a compliance inspection within one hour of notice. Maintain the coverage required by current County rules and permit conditions. The first renewal requires proof that adjacent owners and lessees received the permit number, house rules, and the manager’s name and 24-hour telephone number.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Obtain the STRH permit before operating, then calendar the 60-day renewal cutoff rather than relying only on an expiration reminder. The Maui County STRH Permit application answer also depends on this local rule: Hawaii GET, state TAT, and Maui County TAT may apply. Hawaii GET, state TAT, and Maui County TAT may apply.

Fees vary by application and review; use the current MAPPS fee schedule. The Maui County STRH Permit application answer also depends on this local rule: Hawaii GET, state TAT, and Maui County TAT may apply. Hawaii GET, state TAT, and Maui County TAT may apply.

The Director may approve a renewal term of one to five years after confirming compliance and resolving open complaints or issues. Submit the renewal package no later than 60 days before expiration; the Department states that it cannot accept a late renewal application.