Waikele, Hawaii

Short-Term Rental Regulations — Honolulu County

Conditional

STR Status

Permit: RequiredOwner Occupancy Required
County-level data: No city-specific ordinance found. Showing regulations for Honolulu County which apply to this area.
✓ Verified against the official ordinance.View source· Last verified 6/17/2026

Permit & Licensing

Permit RequiredYes
Renewalannual
Business License RequiredNot specified
WaitlistNot specified

Owner Requirements

Owner Occupancy RequiredYes
Primary Residence RequiredNot specified
Insurance RequiredNot specified

Limits & Restrictions

Parking RequiredNot specified

Taxes & Fees

Transient Occupancy Tax / TOTContact city for rates

Zoning Restrictions

  • Only permitted in resort-zoned areas and a couple of specific apartment-zoned areas

Official Sources

honolulu.gov/dpp/permitting/str/
Data confidence: 85%Last updated: June 17, 2026

Short-term rental rules in Waikele, Hawaii

Waikele, Hawaii has no separate city ordinance, so Honolulu County rules apply — under which short-term rentals 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 Waikele, Hawaii?

Short-term rentals (including Airbnb and Vrbo) are allowed under certain conditions in Waikele, Hawaii. The property must be owner-occupied.

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

A short-term rental permit is required.

Where do these Waikele short-term rental rules come from?

These details are verified against Waikele'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 Waikele, Honolulu County, or Hawaii authorities — and consult a qualified attorney — before purchasing property or operating an STR. This is not legal advice.