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Maui Short-Term Rental Laws

Maui short-term rentals are subject to Maui County Short-Term Rental Home Permit. Short-Term Rental Homes may operate only where County zoning allows the use and after the required planning approval is…

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Compliance layers

A Clear Answer, Then a Path Forward.

Critical Finding

See whether the property can operate now, what blocks it, and which exception may apply.

Address Context

Confirm zoning, current land use, jurisdiction, and the rules that actually govern the address.

Required Approvals

Get the permits, licenses, documents, inspections, and tax registrations needed before launch.

Recommended Path

Follow prioritized next steps, deadlines, renewal duties, and viable alternatives when rules change.

Occupancy tax calculator

Estimate occupancy tax in Maui County

Enter the nightly rate and stay length to estimate the lodging taxes and guest total for this jurisdiction.

Gross rent$150.00 × 3 nights
$450.00
Hawaii state transient accommodations tax (11%) $450.00 × 11%
$49.50
Maui County transient accommodations tax (3%) $450.00 × 3%
$13.50
Estimated taxes and fees
$63.00

Guest pays

$513.00

Assumptions used

  • Room-charge base: The displayed estimate applies the listed rates to nightly room charges only. Mandatory fees, if taxable in the jurisdiction, are called out separately as factors rather than silently included.

What may change the final amount

  • Hawaii General Excise Tax. GET and its county surcharge are business taxes; they are not automatically included in this guest-facing occupancy estimate because the official guest-tax formula does not require adding them to TAT.
  • Gross rental proceeds and fee accounting. Hawaii TAT is based on taxable rental proceeds and accounting/fee treatment can change the amount; this calculator uses room charge only.
  • Source-backed scope note. The 2026 Hawaii state TAT and Maui County 3% layer are included for the Maui County scenario.
Open the full occupancy tax calculator

Estimated tax is $63.00. Estimated guest total is $513.00.

Estimate only. Verify the property jurisdiction, exemptions, taxable charges, filing duties, and marketplace collection with the linked official sources.

Legal status

Can you operate a short-term rental in Maui?

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.

Maui: A short-term rental is a dwelling or part of a dwelling offered for overnight stays shorter than the local threshold.

STRH eligibility is property- and zoning-specific; owner occupancy does not replace the permit.

  • Local approval

    Maui County Short-Term Rental Home Permit Obtain the STRH permit before operating, then calendar the 60-day renewal cutoff rather than relying only on an expiration reminder.

  • Published fee

    Fees vary by application and review; use the current MAPPS fee schedule. Use the current Maui fee schedule when filing.

  • Renewal cycle

    The Director may approve a renewal term of one to five years after confirming compliance and resolving open complaints or issues. Keep the approval active for every operating period.

Before applying

Maui eligibility and property checks

Resolve the address, applicant, and private-property limits before paying a government fee.

  • Local rule 1

    STRH eligibility is property- and zoning-specific; owner occupancy does not replace the permit.

    Required

  • Local rule 2

    Confirm zoning, land-use designation, community-plan cap availability, and whether additional approvals apply.

    Required

  • Primary-residence test

    STRH eligibility is property- and zoning-specific; owner occupancy does not replace the permit.

    Required

  • Private restrictions

    For a Maui property, government approval does not override a lease, condominium declaration, HOA covenant, mortgage, or insurance restriction.

    Required

Application path

How to complete the Maui approval

Obtain the STRH permit before operating, then calendar the 60-day renewal cutoff rather than relying only on an expiration reminder.

  1. Confirm the regulating address

    Verify that the property is governed by Maui and matches the local eligibility rules.

  2. Assemble property evidence

    Prepare the required file, including Land Use Designation Form, Site and floor plans, Owner records and manager designation with a 24-hour number.

  3. File for Maui County Short-Term Rental Home Permit

    Use the official application page or portal. The published fee is Fees vary by application and review; use the current MAPPS fee schedule.

  4. Keep proof of approval

    Retain the issued approval, application record, payment confirmation, and any conditions that apply to this Maui property.

Application file

Documents, notice, and safety evidence

Build the file around the exact property rather than a generic hosting checklist.

  • Land Use Designation Form

    Include current, property-specific evidence for land use designation form.

    Required

  • Site and floor plans

    Include current, property-specific evidence for site and floor plans.

    Required

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

    Include current, property-specific evidence for owner records and manager designation with a 24-hour number.

    Required

  • State tax licenses and Form A-6 tax clearance

    Include current, property-specific evidence for state tax licenses and form a-6 tax clearance.

    Required

  • Certificates of insurance and permit-condition compliance report

    Include current, property-specific evidence for certificates of insurance and permit-condition compliance report.

    Required

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

    Include current, property-specific evidence for first-renewal proof of mailing to adjacent owners and lessees.

    Required

  • Inspection or compliance review

    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.

    Required

  • Notice or local-contact duty

    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.

    Required

Taxes

Maui lodging taxes and booking channels

Hawaii GET, state TAT, and Maui County TAT may apply.

Tax treatment
Hawaii GET, state TAT, and Maui County TAT may apply.Rates and exemptions can depend on the address and length of stay.
Who collects
Hawaii GET, state TAT, and Maui County TAT may apply.A marketplace collection setting does not automatically resolve direct-booking obligations.
Return timing
Confirm state and county filing and marketplace responsibilities for each booking channel.Keep returns and payment confirmations even when a platform remits some charges.

Keep the approval active

Renewal, enforcement, and appeals

The published renewal cycle is The Director may approve a renewal term of one to five years after confirming compliance and resolving open complaints or issues.

Operating deadline
Obtain the STRH permit before operating, then calendar the 60-day renewal cutoff rather than relying only on an expiration reminder.Do not treat an incomplete filing as issued approval.
Enforcement 1
Maui: Operating without the required approval or violating occupancy, safety, tax, or advertising rules can lead to citations, suspension, or revocation.Preserve the Maui notice and respond within its stated deadline.
Review or appeal
Maui: Use the review, correction, hearing, or appeal instructions included in the government decision or enforcement notice.Use the Maui procedure and deadline in the actual decision.

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More verified guidance

Related Application Guides

Continue with the related permit, registration, tax, and operating-rule guides for this location.

Maui County STRH Permit Guide (2026)

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

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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. Maui County Short-Term Rental Home Permit is the local approval identified by the government sources.

Maui County Short-Term Rental Home Permit is required. 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.

The published file includes Land Use Designation Form, Site and floor plans, Owner records and manager designation with a 24-hour number, State tax licenses and Form A-6 tax clearance, Certificates of insurance and permit-condition compliance report, First-renewal proof of mailing to adjacent owners and lessees.

Hawaii GET, state TAT, and Maui County TAT may apply.

Renewal in Maui: The Director may approve a renewal term of one to five years after confirming compliance and resolving open complaints or issues. Maui: Operating without the required approval or violating occupancy, safety, tax, or advertising rules can lead to citations, suspension, or revocation.