Property Maintenance in Honolulu County, HI (2026)

5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 10 cities in Honolulu County, Hawaii.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Honolulu County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Trash Bin Storage

Property owners on Oahu must use approved refuse containers within 10-35 gallon capacity limits and follow curbside placement rules for pickup by city automated collection trucks.

Refuse container and curbside placement rules

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Property Blight

Property owners on Oahu must remove weeds, garbage, trash, and waste within 30 days of a city notice, or the city will clear the property and place a lien for the cost plus 7 percent interest.

Weeds, garbage, and blight cleanup duty

Heavy Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Vacant Lot Maintenance

Owners of vacant or unoccupied lots on Oahu must keep properties clear of weeds, debris, and fire hazards, and must respond within 30 days to city cleanup notices under Section 40-7.4.

Vacant lot weed and debris duty

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

Honolulu has no snow-clearing law because snow does not fall at sea level, but property owners must keep sidewalks free of debris, overgrowth, and obstructions under Chapter 13.

Sidewalk obstruction and maintenance duties

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Garage Sale Rules

Garage and yard sales are allowed in Oahu residential zones only as occasional accessory uses, not as regular retail activity or a home occupation, under the Land Use Ordinance.