Honolulu, Hawaii
Short-Term Rental Regulations — Honolulu County
STR Status
Permit & Licensing
Owner Requirements
Limits & Restrictions
Taxes & Fees
Zoning Restrictions
- only permitted in resort-zoned areas and a couple of specific apartment-zoned areas
Official Sources
Short-term rental rules in Honolulu, Hawaii
Short-term rentals (Airbnb, Vrbo) in Honolulu, Hawaii are allowed under certain conditions. Operators must obtain a permit. The property must be owner-occupied.
Frequently asked questions
Are short-term rentals allowed in Honolulu, Hawaii?
Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Honolulu, Hawaii. The property must be owner-occupied.
Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Honolulu?
A short-term rental permit is required.
Where do these Honolulu short-term rental rules come from?
These details are verified against Honolulu's official short-term rental ordinance and updated when the rules change.
Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Honolulu, Honolulu County, or Hawaii authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.