Rental Property Rules in Honolulu County, HI (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 11 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.

Rent Control

Honolulu County does not have rent control; residential rent is governed only by HRS Chapter 521, Hawaii's Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, which sets no cap on increases.

No Rent Control in Honolulu County

Few Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Just Cause Eviction

Honolulu County has no just cause eviction ordinance; terminations follow HRS Section 521-71, which sets 45-day notice for month-to-month tenancies and 120 days for conversions.

Termination of Tenancy Rules

Some Restrictions

Full ordinance details →Official source ↗

Rental Registration

Honolulu does not register long-term rentals, but short-term transient accommodations under 90 days must register annually with DPP under LUO Section 21-5.730 via Bill 41 (2021).