The Aug. 8 wildfire killed 101 people and destroyed housing for 6,200 families, amplifying Maui’s already acute housing shortage and laying bare the enormous presence of vacation rentals in Lahaina.

With the exception of Maui, every major county saw increases in the nightly availability of short-term rentals in October, led by a 35.6% gain on Hawaii island and 33.5% increase on Kauai.

Currently within Maui County, only 382 short-term vacation units are permitted, divided by region. Hana is limited to 30 permits; Kihei-Makena, 100; Makawao-Pukalani-Kula, 40; Paia-Haiku, 88 ...

He said FEMA has contracted about 750 rooms to house a range of emergency assistance workers. While West Maui hotels have more than 3,500 hotel rooms collectively, Gibson said hotels can’t ...

Gov. Josh Green wants 3,000 condos and homes normally rented to Maui tourists converted to long-term housing for displaced ... Hawaii governor wants 3,000 vacation rentals converted to housing for ...

Hawaii lawmakers take aim at vacation rentals amid Maui housing crisis The Associated Press // April 22, 2024 // Burned cars and propane tanks sit outside a house destroyed by wildfire on Dec. 8 ...

Hawaii lawmakers have tried and failed to pass legislation reining in short-term vacation rentals in the past, but this session feels different, says Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole, chairman of the ...

With the exception of Maui, every major county saw increases in the nightly availability of short-term rentals in October, led by a 35.6 % gain on Hawaii island and 33.5 % increase on Kauai.