Short-Term Rentals in Honolulu County, HI (2026)

6 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.

Permit Requirements

Oahu bed and breakfast homes and transient vacation units must register with the Department of Planning and Permitting before hosting stays under 90 days under ROH Sec. 21-5.730.

Short-Term Rental Registration (Bill 41)

Heavy Restrictions

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Noise Rules

Short-term rental operators and guests on Oahu must comply with Honolulu's general prohibited noise ordinance under ROH Sec. 41-6.1, which restricts unreasonable noise at all hours.

Prohibited Noise Standard

Some Restrictions

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Taxes & Fees

Oahu levies a 3% Oahu Transient Accommodations Tax (OTAT) on gross rental proceeds from stays under 180 consecutive days under ROH Sec. 8A-1.1, in addition to state TAT.

Oahu Transient Accommodations Tax

Heavy Restrictions

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Parking Rules

Bed and breakfast homes and transient vacation units on Oahu must supply a parking plan and on-site off-street parking sufficient for guests under ROH Sec. 21-5.730.

STR On-Site Parking Requirements

Some Restrictions

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Occupancy Limits

Honolulu STRs must identify maximum occupancy per bedroom on a filed floor plan and comply with bedroom count caps for B&Bs and TVUs under ROH Sec. 21-5.730.

STR Maximum Occupancy and Bedroom Caps

Some Restrictions

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Insurance Requirements

Honolulu STR operators must carry at least $1,000,000 in commercial general liability coverage, or homeowner's insurance with equivalent business liability, under ROH Sec. 21-5.730.