Maui County is wrestling with legislation that could reshape the island's economy and housing landscape. Bill 9, introduced 18 months ago to convert short-term vacation rentals (STRs) into long-term housing, has evolved dramatically from the mayor's initial claim that "most, if not all" affected properties were meant for workforce housing. A Temporary Investigative Group (TIG) found that 63% of these condos are actually unsuitable for long-term residential use. The numbers are staggering: co...
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Maui County is wrestling with legislation that could reshape the island's economy and housing landscape. Bill 9, introduced 18 months ago to convert short-term vacation rentals (STRs) into long-term housing, has evolved dramatically from the mayor's initial claim that "most, if not all" affected properties were meant for workforce housing. A Temporary Investigative Group (TIG) found that 63% of these condos are actually unsuitable for long-term residential use. The numbers are staggering: co...
Bill 9 Didn’t Pass: What the Headlines Aren’t Saying
The Maui Real Estate Advisor Podcast
9 minutes
3 months ago
Bill 9 Didn’t Pass: What the Headlines Aren’t Saying
While many headlines claim the bill has passed, it has not yet become law. Maui is at a crossroads. In this urgent update, Lahaina Lee breaks down the real story behind Bill 9—the controversial legislation that could phase out over 7,000 legal short-term rentals across West and South Maui. In this clear-eyed report, you'll learn: What Bill 9 really proposesWhy the legal status of these rentals mattersHow the bill could impact Maui’s economy, tax revenue, and local jobsWhat council...
The Maui Real Estate Advisor Podcast
Maui County is wrestling with legislation that could reshape the island's economy and housing landscape. Bill 9, introduced 18 months ago to convert short-term vacation rentals (STRs) into long-term housing, has evolved dramatically from the mayor's initial claim that "most, if not all" affected properties were meant for workforce housing. A Temporary Investigative Group (TIG) found that 63% of these condos are actually unsuitable for long-term residential use. The numbers are staggering: co...
