Occupancy Limits: Kailua vs Urban Honolulu
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Kailua, HI and Urban Honolulu, HI?
Urban Honolulu has fewer restrictions than Kailua.
Kailua, HI
Honolulu County
Kailua STR listings must disclose maximum occupancy by bedroom under the Bill 41 registration packet, and B&Bs cannot exceed designated bedroom counts or advertised guest limits.
View full Kailua 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 | Kailua | Urban Honolulu |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| 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.
Kailua FAQ
Can I list more guests than my plan?
No, advertised occupancy must match the floor plan filed with DPP under Sec. 21-5.730.
Do kids count toward occupancy?
Yes, all occupants regardless of age count toward the maximum in the registration packet.
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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