Maui County STR & Zoning Update, July 29, 2026

Update 8/10/26: Maui County Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on September 4, 2026 to review these ordinances.

On July 24, 2026, the Maui County Council passed two resolutions that would transition over 2000 apartment zoned short-term rentals into new hotel zoning.  The vote was 7-1.  

The properties are currently subject to Ordinance 5909, known as Bill 9, which will phase out short-term rentals in A1 and A2 apartment districts in West Maui on January 1, 2029 and across the rest of Maui County on January 1, 2030. At that time,  uses would be limited to long-term rentals (six months or longer), owner-occupied units, or non-owner-occupied (second homes).

Resolutions 26-110 and 26-111 efer…

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West Maui Condo Market Update: First Half of 2026 

The West Maui condominium market shifted meaningfully between the first half of 2025 and the first half of 2026. Closed sales rose 22% across the region, from 121 transactions to 148, while median and average sale prices eased and properties spent more time on market before selling. Together, these numbers point to a market with more choice for buyers and more competitive positioning for sellers.

Below is a look at what moved across West Maui overall, then district by district in the Kapalua Resort, Napili/Kahana/Honokowai, Kaanapali, and Lahaina.

West Maui Condos at a Glance

West Maui Condos Mid Year Market Summary 2026

Sales activity picked up notably, with closed transactions climbing from 121 to 148 year over year, a 22% increase.…

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Live Aloha, Give Aloha:
Protecting the Forest That Gives Kapalua Its Water

The Kapalua Resort sits within an expanse of the most extraordinary ahupua‘a on Maui — a traditional land division that runs unbroken from the mountain summit to the sea. It's easy to fall in love with the golden light on the golf courses, the turquoise water at D.T. Fleming Beach, or the quiet elegance of a Kapalua sunset. But none of it exists without what's happening quietly, far above the resort, at the top of the West Maui Mountains.

That's where Pu‘u Kukui begins.

We're kicking off a new series here on the blog called Live Aloha, Give Aloha — a spotlight on the organizationsdoing the real work of caring for Maui, and the many ways you can join in, whether that's…

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Kapalua Bay Villas for Sale

The Kapalua Bay Villas have three ocean-view swimming pools & BBQ areas

Introducing Kapalua Bay Villa 17G1-3

Perched along one of West Maui's most coveted stretches of coastline, Kapalua Bay Villa 17G1-3 offers a rare combination of oceanfront serenity and resort-level convenience. This fully furnished, move-in-ready two-bedroom, three-bathroom condominium is set within the iconic Kapalua Bay Villas community: a gated, low-density enclave known for direct beach access, sweeping Pacific Ocean views, and some of the finest resort amenities in Hawaii.

Kapalua Bay Villas 17G1-3 is updated with beautiful ocean views from every room

Kapalua Bay Villas 17G1-3 features an updated kitchen and dining room with a view of the Pacific and…

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Maui Bill 9, Bill 88 & Short-Term Rental Zoning: What Condo Owners and Buyers Need to Know

Kapalua Bay Villas

The Kapalua Bay Villas are an apartment-zoned condominium located in the Kapalua Resort

This post was originally posted on July 2, 2026, and updated August 15, 2026.

Editor’s Note: Maui’s short-term rental zoning landscape continues to evolve. This article reflects the legislation and proposals under consideration as of its original publication date. Subsequent County Council, Planning Commission and court actions may affect the information discussed below. Please see “Maui Short-Term Rentals: County Council and Zoning Updates” for the most recent developments.  It should be noted that Short Term Rentals (STR), Transient Vacation Rentals (TVR) and…

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