Hawaii is facing a housing shortage. Devastating wildfires on Maui left thousands homeless, exacerbating the problem. Laws on rentals will impact travelers.

According to the Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, vacation rental demand statewide increased overall ...

According to the monthly Hawaii Vacation Rental Performance Report, vacation rentals were 52% occupied during the full year ...

Hawaii imposes the highest taxes on hotels and vacation rentals in the country — a cumulative rate of around 18% in 2023. The state legislature introduced House Bill 820, which suggested a ...

Across Hawaii, short-term rentals generated $ ... in tax revenue for Maui County and the State.” “Short-term vacation rentals have been a staple of the Maui economy for decades,” said Laura ...

Four short-term rental homes and 13 transient vacation rentals in Kihei will also not move forward due to the new law, which was spurred by concerns with overtourism. The Maui News / MATTHEW ...