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 Maui Bill 9 and Bill 88 Explained: Is Your Condo on the Minatoya Phase-Out Resolution List | Update August 2026

MAUI’S VACATION RENTAL REZONING: THE COMPLETE CONDO REFERENCE, LIST BY LIST

Updated August 13, 2026, by Eric West, Broker, Team West Maui

If you own a Maui vacation rental condo, or you’re thinking about buying one, the last six weeks changed your math.

Roughly 2,554 apartment-zoned units — more than a third of the approximately 7,000 units affected by Bill 9’s short-term rental phase-out — are now on a path toward permanent hotel zoning.

There’s a lot of confusing coverage out there, so this page organizes every affected complex into simple, scannable lists grouped by location.

Find your building, see exactly where it stands,…

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If you’re looking to buy a condo on Maui that allows legal vacation rentals in 2025, or you already own one, this guide gives you the most up-to-date, no-nonsense breakdown. The landscape has changed dramatically after the Temporary Investigative Group (TIG) Report, delivered on October 14, 2025 — and it directly affects which condos will stay legal for short-term rentals moving forward.

 

This is the most current and complete explanation of what’s actually happening.


1. Why Maui’s vacation-rental rules are changing

Three major forces brought us here:

• Maui’s housing crisis was already serious — the 2023 Lāhainā fires pushed it into emergency territory.

• Bill 9 was introduced to phase out short-term rentals in Apartment-zoned…

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Maui Short Term Vacation Rentals - Condos and Homes

Investment Pitfalls and The Minatoya List

This is a hot topic across the entire vacation rental market worldwide and Maui is no exception. The goal is basically to keep vacationers and other short-term visitors in the hotel districts and out of neighborhoods for various reasons ranging from crowded parking, unruly behavior, affordable housing shortage for locals, and loss of employment opportunities for hotel workers and many more. Threats to reassess properties for tax purposes at sky-high commercial rates can discourage homeowners from investing in short term rental properties.  According to a recent poll over 55% of Maui residents oppose short term rentals in their neighborhoods. But all is not…

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Tips To Maximize Your Return on You New Hawaii Condo 5 Things You MUST Know Before Buying A Condo In Maui. If your realtor hasn't mentioned these important issues, you need to dig a little deeper. (Scroll Down for Video)

PS - I also have a YouTube channel with many informative videos about Hawaii, Maui and Real Estate. Check it Out Here https://www.youtube.com/user/hawaiirealestateorg

1) Ocean View - Must have (or at least partial ocean view)

2) Only Buy Fee Simple (the only exception is a leasehold in a majority fee simple complex)

3) Evaluate the Financials - Expect a 2-5% Return - Cash on Cash Invested (see notes below on how to compare different units apples to apples)

4) Purchase at Fair Market Value or Lower - look at all comparable…

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Maui Vacation Rentals - Buyer and Renter Beware!

Local Resident Eric Reviews the Best Maui Hotel & Condo Resorts. The Best Places to Stay on Maui. Who will win the Award? Will it be the Grand Wailea, The Four Seasons, Farimont Kealani, The Ritz Carlton or The Montage. I also review the best beach front condos on Maui. To see a list of the approved short-term vacation home and cottage rentals click here http://www.hawaiirealestate.org/blog/maui-vacation-rentals-buyer-and-renter-beware.html

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Bet You've Never Been to This Maui Secret Beach. And YES it has public access directly to the location south of Kahana Sunset Condos. Just google map this address 4909 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761 Looking for a West Maui Listing Agent? If you want to buy or sell a Kahana Sunset condo, I am ready to help. This alluring Maui oceanfront condo complex called simply Kahana Sunset is one of the best sandy beachfront offerings in all of West Maui. We have the perfect unit for every traveler; with full kitchen, in-unit W/D, lanai, pool & more. The Kahana Sunset is a beach front resort located on the world famous West Coast of Maui between Kaanapali and Kapalua. Kahana Sunset fronts Maui's most romantic white sandy beach nestled on protected Keone Nui…

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Are are looking to buy or sell a Paki Maui Condo. You found this video and so do thousands of other buyers. Call Eric West at 808-298-2030 and visit http://www.hawaiirealestate.org/paki-maui.php Aston Paki Maui is a spacious oceanfront condominium resort surrounded by lush tropical gardens in the Kaanapali Coast. The Paki Maui Condos are located at 3615 Lower Honoapiilani, Lahaina Maui Hawaii 96761. This beachfront resort consist of 2.85 acres. The TMK is 2-4-4-001-051. The concrete structures were built in 1975 with 108 1-2 bed 1-2 bath units ranging in 460 - 1082 square footage on 4 floors in 3 buildings. This is fee simple property. Both long term and short term rentals are allowed. Amenities include recreation areas, hot tub, cabana, elevator,…

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