Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Maui County, HI (2026)

2 rules for unincorporated Maui County, Hawaii.

Verified from official government sources

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

Sit-Lie Rules

Maui County's sit-lie rule lives inside the transit code, not a citywide sidewalk ordinance: section 11.04.010(A)(19) bans sitting, lying, sleeping, or occupying a County bus stop or transit facility in a way that blocks its full and appropriate use by the public. It does not reach sidewalks or streets away from transit property.

Maui County Sit-Lie Ban at Bus Stops

Significant Restrictions

Maui County Code § 11.04.010(A)(19)

19.No person shall sit, lie, sleep, or occupy any County bus stop, transit facilities, and transit facility amenities in a manner that inhibits its full and appropriate use by the public.

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Encampment Sanitation

Maui County has no general anti-camping ordinance, but Chapter 11.04 bans camping-style setups specifically at County bus stops and transit facilities: no tent, tarp, sleeping bag, bedding, cardboard, or shopping cart may be erected, installed, or placed at a bus stop, shelter, or other transit amenity anywhere on the island.

Maui Bans Tents at County Bus Stops

Significant Restrictions

Maui County Code § 11.04.010(A)(17)

17.No person shall erect, install, or place any structure, fixture, tarp, towel, blanket, sleeping bag, bedding, chair, tent, cardboard, ply board, shopping cart, or any other object or material at any County bus stop, transit facilities, and transit facility amenities.

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