Ewa Gentry vs Urban Honolulu
How do registration rules rules compare between Ewa Gentry, HI and Urban Honolulu, HI?
Ewa Gentry and Urban Honolulu have similar restriction levels.
Ewa Gentry, HI
Honolulu County
Ewa Gentry is residentially zoned, so under ROH §21-5.730 (Ord. 22-7) and Ordinance 25-52 DPP will not register sub-30-day STRs here. Registration is reserved for resort-zoned and limited apartment-zoned properties; Bill 62 (2025) sets initial fees at $1,000 and renewals $500.
View full Ewa Gentry rules →Urban Honolulu, HI
Honolulu County
Honolulu STRs must register annually with DPP and hold a nonconforming use certificate, B&B permit, or resort-zone TVU permit. Unregistered operation triggers fines up to 10,000 dollars per day.
View full Urban Honolulu rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Ewa Gentry | Urban Honolulu |
|---|---|---|
| Ewa Gentry Eligibility | Residential — not eligible | - |
| Initial Fee | $1,000 (Bill 62, 2025) | - |
| Renewal Fee | $500 same owner/operator | - |
| Code Section | ROH §21-5.730; Ord. 22-7; 25-52 | - |
| Penalty | Up to $10,000 per day | - |
| Permit types | - | NUC, B&B, TVU |
| Registration agency | - | Honolulu DPP |
| Listing display | - | Registration number required |
| Local contact | - | Must be available 24/7 |
| Unregistered fine | - | Up to 10,000 dollars per day |
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Ewa Gentry FAQ
Can I register an Airbnb at my Ewa Gentry house with the City of Honolulu?
No. Ewa Gentry is residentially zoned. ROH §21-5.730 (Ord. 22-7, amended by Ord. 25-52) only allows new STR registrations in resort-zoned and limited apartment-zoned properties near resort districts. DPP will not issue a sub-30-day STR certificate for an Ewa Gentry home.
What does it cost to register an Oahu STR if my property is eligible?
Under Bill 62 (2025), new initial registrations are $1,000 and renewals with continuing ownership and operators are $500. A change in owner or operator triggers a new $1,000 initial registration. The Land Use Permits Division charges $300 for a separate written zoning verification request.
What if I rent for 30 days or longer instead?
Leases of 30 consecutive days or longer are not STRs under Honolulu's ordinance and don't require a DPP STR certificate. You still must collect the State TAT (10.25%, rising to 11% in 2026), Honolulu County TAT (3%), and the General Excise Tax (4.5% on Oahu).
Urban Honolulu FAQ
Can I get a new NUC?
No, the nonconforming use certificate program is closed to new applicants and only existing certificate holders can renew.
Do I list the permit number in ads?
Yes, every advertisement and listing on Airbnb, Vrbo, or other platforms must display the DPP registration number.
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