Occupancy Limits: Honolulu vs Urban Honolulu
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Honolulu, HI and Urban Honolulu, HI?
Urban Honolulu has fewer restrictions than Honolulu.
Honolulu, HI
Honolulu County
Registered short-term rentals on Oahu cap overnight occupancy at two adults per bedroom plus two additional adults per dwelling, with infants under two not counted toward the limit.
View full Honolulu rules →Urban Honolulu, HI
Honolulu County
Urban Honolulu STRs must post maximum occupancy per bedroom on the DPP-approved floor plan under ROH Sec. 21-5.730, with bedroom count caps for B&Bs.
View full Urban Honolulu rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Honolulu | Urban Honolulu |
|---|---|---|
| Formula | 2 per bedroom plus 2 | - |
| Infant exemption | Under age 2 | - |
| Disclosure | Required in listing | - |
| Authority | ROH Chapter 21 | - |
| Code Section | - | ROH Sec. 21-5.730 |
| Requirement | - | Floor plan with occupancy |
| Binder | - | Required on-site |
| B&B Bedroom Cap | - | Limited per home |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Honolulu FAQ
Can I host a small wedding at my STR?
Events exceeding posted overnight occupancy or attracting non-registered guests violate Bill 41. Commercial events also require separate special-event permits from DPP and may breach STR registration terms.
Do children count toward the cap?
Children age two and older count as occupants. Infants under two are excluded from the calculation but should still be disclosed for safety and emergency planning purposes.
Urban Honolulu FAQ
Can I advertise sleeping on the pull-out sofa in Waikiki?
Only if the approved floor plan lists that sleeping space in the maximum occupancy count. Guest counts above the posted maximum violate Sec. 21-5.730.
Are children counted in the cap?
Yes. All overnight guests count toward the occupancy limits on the DPP-approved floor plan, consistent with fire and life-safety standards.
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