Maui’s vacation rental debate highlights a global dilemma: balancing tourism income with housing needs, as cities wrestle with affordability, community, and regulation. ByWill McGough, Contributor.

Maui must be steadfast and brisk in converting short-term units into housing under new law. Moving to align property usage with county zoning would seem, by definition, the only proper course. However ...

Last week, Maui County’s Mayor signed Bill 9 into law, after the county council approved the measure, intended to phase out thousands of vacation rentals. The bill is part of an effort to free up long ...

A historic law has been passed on Maui that will phase out about half of the island’s vacation rentals. Maui Mayor Richard Bissen signing Bill 9 Monday afternoon (Dec. 15, 2025). In a process ...

MAUI, Hawaii (Island News) -- After months of passionate testimony, the Maui County Council approved Bill 9, voting to phase out more than 6,000 short-term rental units in hopes of getting more local ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. Preview this article 1 min The Maui County Council voted 5 ...

The plan to phase out at least 6,2000 short-term vacation rentals comes as Maui grapples with a housing shortage worsened by the deadly 2023 wildfires. (CN) — Maui County Council voted 5-3 Monday to ...

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A new battle over who controls West Maui’s water is boiling over, as residents, cultural practitioners, and businesses clash over scarce supplies in the long shadow of the Lahaina wildfire. The latest ...

Following the pandemic and the devastating fires of 2023, Maui’s businesses and residents have shown remarkable strength and perseverance. In the face of unimaginable challenges, local communities ...