News & Updates
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Hotel rezoning amendments update
Three amendments proposed by Maui County Council members would add 16 properties—some overlapping between proposals—to a list of apartment-zoned properties used as vacation rentals and slated for rezoning into newly created hotel-zoned districts.
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Maui Planning Commission
MVRA is excited to host an exclusive gathering for everyone involved in the short-term rental industry on Wednesday, September 18th at 6:30pm at Maui Brewing Company in Kihei! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with MVRA Board Members, Airbnb’s policy and advocacy team, and your fellow hosts within the Maui community.
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Bissen Bill and Short-Term Rental Bans Unpopular Among Hawaiʻi and Maui Voters According to New Poll
Just 10% of voters support bans on all short-term rentals.
KAHULUI – The Maui Vacation Rental Association (MVRA) today released the results of a statewide poll of registered Hawai‘i voters to gather opinions on proposals aiming to ban short-term rentals, such as Mayor Bissen’s bill to phase out existing, legal short-term rentals on the Minatoya List in Maui. Hawai‘i firm SMS Research conducted the survey of more than 500 registered voters statewide from May 23–26, 2024.
According to the poll results, the vast majority of Hawai‘i voters do not support proposals like Mayor Bissen’s, with just 10 percent of voters (12 percent on Maui**) saying they support banning all short-term rentals.
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Maui Planning Commission
Upcoming Hearings:
Wednesday, July 17th @5pm HST - Lanai Planning Commission
Tuesday, July 23rd @9am HST - Maui Planning Commission
Written testimony: if you have NOT yet submitted written testimony you are still eligible to do so. Please refer to information below on how to submit written testimony.
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STRs Flyer for Distribution
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Maui Planning Commission Testimony Preparation
Before submitting testimony, it’s important to understand the role of the Planning Commission. Members are volunteer citizens appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the County Council. They advise the Mayor, County Council, and Planning Director, but do not make final decisions. Their recommendation is forwarded to the County Council, which ultimately votes on the measure. At this stage, focus your testimony on respectfully requesting a recommendation to deny the proposal.
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STRs Under Attack at the State Legislature
ACT NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE
The mid- and short-term rental industry is under attack in the state legislature. Two bills—HB1838 and SB2919—would give counties full authority to phase out rentals in any zoning. This includes disallowing rentals for less than 180 days, negating the HILSTRA lawsuit win. It also includes the Minatoya list, which encompasses a large percentage of short-term rentals on Maui. The statewide organization HIMAST (Hawaiʻi Mid and Short-Term Rental Alliance), along with island alliances, is focused on stopping these bills. We need your help.
