Maui is phasing out over 7,000 short-term rentable condos in 2025 and 2026. The Minatoya List is disappearing, grandfathered permits are expiring, and thousands of Kihei, Wailea, and Lahaina units will soon be illegal to rent nightly. For travelers, favorite vacation condos are vanishing from booking sites. For buyers and investors, this creates the best purchasing opportunity in years with motivated sellers listing turnkey, legal vacation rentals at pre-pandemic prices. For the latest November 2025 Bill 9 update, read this detailed report from Maui Property.
Where Can You Still Buy Legal Short-Term Rentable Property on Maui?
Several areas remain fully permitted:
- Resort-zoned condos in Wailea, Kaanapali, and confession Kapalua (Wailea Ekahi, Kaanapali Alii, The Whaler, etc.)
- Permitted single-family homes in Launiupoko and parts of Kula
- Newer developments that locked in permits before the moratorium
These properties are in extremely high demand and disappearing fast.
Act Before Inventory Disappears
Families planning 2026 vacations are already seeing “no availability” messages. Investors who buy a permitted property now secure rental income and future appreciation in Hawaii’s top market while supply lasts.
Secure Your Maui Rental Before the Rules Change
Maui’s STR regulations are in flux, creating Maui real estate opportunities for savvy buyers and investors. From Kihei condos to Kula estates, now is the time to explore. Don’t risk your booking. Secure legal, compliant Maui property today! Please contact the Maui Property Team at 808-217-8832 to explore your options with Maui Property.
