Confused by Bill 9 headlines and shifting timelines? You are not alone. Recent actions by a special County Council committee have outlined concrete steps that could affect Minatoya List apartment-zoned short-term rental (STR) complexes across Maui. The County is exploring a clear and fair path to rezone certain Minatoya List STR complexes that function like hotels. Considering a sale or purchase of an STR property? This article is essential reading to understand the shifts ahead and the opportunities they’re creating right now.

The TIG’s Key Move

The Temporary Investigative Group (TIG) was formed by the Maui County Council to analyze the impacts of Bill 9 and recommend a clear, fair process for determining which Minatoya List STR complexes should be reclassified into new hotel districts. The TIG filed its final report on October 14, and the big headline is their recommendation to create new H-3 and H-4 Hotel Districts that mirror A-1 and A-2 Apartment Districts, except that STR use is permitted outright. Properties identified as appropriate could be rezoned into these hotel districts without changing their existing allowable uses.

The TIG’s Exhibit 2 lists those Minatoya List STR complexes that they believe are aligned for hotel zoning action. For these identified complexes, rezoning to H-3 or H-4 would grant clear, permanent short-term rental rights, giving owners long-awaited certainty and stronger market confidence.

Next Step: Get Informed, Get Positioned, and Move with Confidence

Whether you’re a Maui condo owner evaluating your timing to sell or a buyer looking to invest strategically, clarity equals opportunity. Bill 9 is reshaping Maui’s short-term rental landscape, and those who act early stand to benefit most.

Click here→ Request the full TIG report and Exhibit 2 H3/H4 Rezoning list to understand where your complex stands.

Click here→ Schedule a quick strategy call to review your property’s position and how Bill 9 may impact your value or buying strategy.

Click here→ Get your personalized condo market report with live updates on listings, sales, and zoning developments.

Maui Condo Market Report Page→ For buyers/sellers tracking trends.


Click on the links above, call/text (808-269-3150), or email (charlie@mauiproperty.com) today to secure clarity before the next round of County decisions takes effect.

Disclaimer:

The information and recommendations provided in this post are based on current legislative discussions and documents available at the time of writing. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy,policies and outcomes related to Bill 9 and the TIG report are subject to change as new decisions are made by Maui County Council and the Department of Planning. Readers should verify details independently before making any real estate decisions.