Bill 9: Maui’s Vacation Rental Update 

What It Means for Buyers, Sellers & the Housing Market

In the wake of Maui’s recovery of the Lahaina fires in 2023, local lawmakers and Maui Strong are making progress with Bill 9, a proposal that could eliminate thousands of short-term rentals (STRs) in apartment-zoned areas.

On July 25, 2025, the Maui County Council’s housing committee voted 6-3 to advance the bill, marking another step toward reshaping how condos can be used and rented on the island.

 


What Bill 9 Would Do

  • Target Minatoya-listed STR properties in apartment-zoned buildings

  • Phase out those STRs by:

    • January 1, 2028 in West Maui

    • January 1, 2030 in all other districts

  • Establish a…

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