Kahului, Hawaii

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Maui County

Allowed (Permit Required)

STR Status

Permit: Required

County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Maui County which apply to this area.

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes

Business License RequiredNot specified

WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredNot specified

Primary Residence RequiredNot specified

Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Official Sources

mapps.mauicounty.gov/183/CP-STRH---Short-Term-Rental-Home mauicounty.gov/1377/Short-Term-Rentals mauicounty.gov/1874/Short-Term-Rental-Home-STRH-Application mauicounty.us/bill-9-2025-overview/mauicounty.gov/DocumentCenter/View/79193/STRH-Permit-Initial-Application---rev-080417 hawaiipublicradio.org/local-news/2025-12-16/maui-county-passes-historic-law-to-phase-out-thousands-of-vacation-rentals hawaiirealestatesearch.com/blog/short-term-rentals-update.html

Data confidence: 45%Last updated: May 22, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Kahului, Hawaii

Kahului, Hawaii has no separate city ordinance, so Maui County rules apply — under which short-term rentals are allowed with a permit. Operators must obtain a permit.

Frequently asked questions

Are short-term rentals allowed in Kahului, Hawaii?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed with a permit in Kahului, Hawaii.

Do I need a permit to run an Airbnb in Kahului?

A short-term rental permit is required.

Always verify before you buy. Short-term-rental rules change often and may not be fully current here. Confirm directly with Kahului, Maui County, or Hawaii authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.