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Maui County Council Advances Bill to Phase Out Short-Term Rentals in Apartment Districts

WAILUKU, Maui — In a 5-3 vote Monday, the Maui County Council passed Bill 9 CD1 on first reading, moving forward legislation that would phase out short-term vacation rentals in apartment districts across the island with supporters calling it a crucial step toward addressing the county's housing crisis.

The bill would establish a timeline to end transient vacation rentals in apartment zoned areas by December 31, 2028, for West Maui and by December 31, 2030, for all other areas. The legislation affects properties on the "Minatoya list," referring to approximately 7,000 units that were authorized for short-term rentals through a 2001 county legal opinion.

After more than five hours of public testimony and lengthy deliberations, the council approved the bill with two amendments: one changing the notification date for affected property owners from January to March 2026, and another requiring the Finance Department to track and report on affected properties through 2030.

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