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Night Caps: Kapolei vs Urban Honolulu

How do night caps rules compare between Kapolei, HI and Urban Honolulu, HI?

Kapolei, HI

Honolulu County

No data available yet for Kapolei.

Urban Honolulu, HI

Honolulu County

Heavy Restrictions

Honolulu Ordinance 22-7 requires a 90-night minimum stay outside resort-zoned areas. Waikiki and designated resort zones may host stays as short as 30 nights or less with a permit.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactKapoleiUrban Honolulu
Non-resort zones-90-night minimum stay
Resort zones-Waikiki, Ko Olina, Turtle Bay, Makaha
Resort-zone minimum-30 days or less with permit
Governing law-Ordinance 22-7 (2022)
Framework-HRS 46-1.55 authorizes county STR rules

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Kapolei FAQ

No FAQs available.

Urban Honolulu FAQ

Can I rent my Kailua home for a week?

Not unless the property has a valid nonconforming use certificate, as Kailua is outside the resort zones and subject to the 90-night minimum.

Where are short stays still allowed?

Waikiki and a few designated resort zones allow stays under 30 days when the unit has a current DPP registration.

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