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Big news for Maui condo owners: 53 complexes have been recommended for rezoning to Hotel Zoning (H3 & H4) — a change that would legally allow short-term rentals and potentially increase property values.

The proposal, now under review by the Maui County Council, comes from the Temporary Investigative Group (TIG) formed to study how short-term rentals affect local housing. This proposal could determine whether your condo remains rentable — or restricted — for years to come.

Maui County’s review identified 53 complexes meeting these criteria. If approved, this would create a formal zoning distinction between local housing and short-term rental properties — a first-of-its-kind move in the county’s zoning framework.

👉 See if your complex made the list — the 53 condos that could soon be hotel-zoned.

With the short-term rental debate heating up statewide, this proposal could shape how Maui balances tourism and housing needs for years to come.

👉 Read the full Maui Now article here.

What This Means for Homeowners

If approved, these complexes would become a new category of hotel-zoned condos, meaning:

• Units can legally operate as vacation rentals, without future permit uncertainty.

• Property values may rise, thanks to increased rental flexibility.

• The condos are recognized as non-viable for local housing, due to being luxury-priced, located in sea-level rise zones, or operating like hotels.

In short, this could be a major win for Maui homeowners and investors seeking clarity and stability in a shifting real estate market.

On the list? Get a clear read on how hotel zoning could impact your rental eligibility, demand, and value. Contact Sara Romvari at 808-419-3556