Changes to Short-Term Vacation Rental Guidelines
Transient Accommodation Rentals Draft Legislation Impacting Hosted Rentals
Members of the County of Hawaii Council have been reviewing the Short-Term Vacation Rental regulations and are currently working on draft legislation to amend the law. Some issues that have been proposed in the most recent draft include changing the name of Short-Term Vacation Rental to Transient Accommodation Rentals (using the acronym of “TAR”), changing the definition of a “short-term” rental stay from “30 consecutive days or less” to “less than 180 days,” tightening enforcement of permit expiration dates, and regulating hosted rentals. The proposals are still part of a working draft and no date has been set for the draft to be introduced as legislation for the County Council to consider. To read the latest published version of the draft and to submit comments or questions to the draft writers, please visit .... www.hawaiicountytar.com
Beware VRBO and AIRBNB do not have your back with Hawaii County’s new regulations
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Hawaii County has adopted Ordinance 2018-114 which places the burden of complex regulations on property owners that wish to earn TAR income. These regulations require compliance across many areas including a lengthy application process, use permits, guest activities and property requirements. Penalties for non-compliance include fines which can be severe.
Services like AIRBNB and VRBO do a great job at promoting, reservations, and payment collection, however, they do not help you or care if you are in compliance with the local rules for short-term property rentals. Many local jurisdictions impose severe penalties against TAR property owners that do not comply with these rules. If you are considering renting your property through an online short-term service seek the advice, direction, and support of a professional knowledgeable of the compliance process.
Real Estate Professional and Attorney are Here to Help You
We will successfully guide you through the entire process so you can begin earning the income on your TAR property. This will save time and give you peace of mind that you will not be fined if you fail to fully comply. This is especially important if you are an off-island owner.
- Hawaii Realtor and Professional Engineer – Ayche McClung, P.E.
- Brokered by eXp Realty
- Hawaii PE, LLC, Engineering Consulting Firm
- Hawaii Real Estate Lawyer – Barbara Franklin, Esq.
Services for Short Term Vacation Rental Property Owners
- Complete and Submit the Application - Click to Download
- Apply For Permits
- Site Plan Certification, Engineering
- Tax Licensing
- Property Inspection, Engineering
- Denial Appeals
Do Not Risk Your Profits or Your TAR Property
Call to get started 808-775-05300 we are standing by to help you get started and give you the peace of mind knowing that you are in compliance with all of Hawaii County’s short-term rental regulations.
