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Maui Commission Rejects Hotel Zoning, Upholds Housing Needs

2/27/2026

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The Maui Planning Commission voted against creating two new hotel zoning districts that would allow thousands of short-term rentals to continue operating.
The decision follows the passage of Bill 9, which phases out approximately 7,000 transient vacation rentals in apartment-zoned areas.
Supporters argued the districts would prevent economic fallout, while opponents stressed the need for long-term housing.
The Moloka‘i and Lana‘i Planning Commissions will review the proposal next.

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The Maui Planning Commission voted against creating two new hotel zoning districts that would allow thousands of short-term rentals to continue operating.
The decision follows the passage of Bill 9, which phases out approximately 7,000 transient vacation rentals in apartment-zoned areas.
Supporters argued the districts would prevent economic fallout, while opponents stressed the need for long-term housing.
The Moloka‘i and Lana‘i Planning Commissions will review the proposal next.