One of the keys to success in the short term rental (STR) market is understanding the comprehensive STR or vacation rental regulations of the city or town where you plan to invest. Zoning restrictions, registration, permit or licensing requirements, and taxes vary widely. Search to see how your city or town may be affected.
O'ahu, HI passed ordinance 19-18 that initially called for short term rental registration to begin on October 1, 2020 and puts regulations on vacation rentals or short term rentals. But, in September 2020 the City Council extended the date when registration can start. For detailed information, see ordinance 20-30. **As of September 2021, registration for New Short-Term Rentals have been temporarily suspended until further notice. Existing registration numbers are not transferable to another property or person. See link below for additional details.
Yes, O'ahu, HI has zoning restrictions in place that prohibits Transient Vacation Units, or “unhosted” short term rentals, in non-resort areas, unless permitted by a Nonconforming Use Certificate (NUC).
**As of September 2021, registration for New Short-Term Rentals have been temporarily suspended until further notice. O'ahu, HI requires that all short term rentals apply for and receive a permit to operate. There are more than a dozen requirements that must be met in order to obtain the short term rental registration number. Please visit the City website and the FAQ page for more detail, see link below.
For the most up-to-date information on short term rental regulations please click the links below to access the city website(s) and email address. Please notify us if there are any errors in the data.
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