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Honolulu County, HI Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)

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Key Facts

Code Section: ROH Sec. 41-6.1
Related LUO: Sec. 21-4.80
Enforcement: HPD and DOH
Applies To: All properties

City-specific rules exist: Kailua, Kaneohe, Ewa Gentry, Mililani Mauka, Kapolei, Mililani Town, Urban Honolulu, Honolulu, Pearl City, East Honolulu, and Waipahu have their own noise rules rules that differ from Honolulu County's county-level regulations. If you live in one of those cities, check the city-specific page instead.

Summary

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.

Full Breakdown

ROH Sec. 41-6.1 establishes Honolulu's general prohibited noise standard, barring any loud, unnecessary, or unusual noise that disturbs the peace or quiet of any neighborhood. The ordinance applies to STR operators, guests, parties, amplified sound, and mechanical equipment. STR house rules required by ROH Sec. 21-5.730 must reference these standards and LUO Sec. 21-4.80. Article 31 of Chapter 41 supplies technical noise definitions. Violations are typically enforced by the Honolulu Police Department with citations and follow-up Department of Health referrals for measurable noise levels.

Violations & Fines

Violators face citations and fines under Chapter 41. STR registration revocation can follow repeated guest noise complaints documented against the property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there specific quiet hours?

Honolulu does not fix a universal curfew in Sec. 41-6.1 but treats nighttime noise as more likely to be unreasonable; amplified sound late at night is routinely cited.

Who do neighbors call for an STR noise complaint?

Call HPD at 911 for active disturbances and report the STR address to DPP's Residential Enforcement Branch so repeat complaints become part of the registration record.

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Honolulu County, HI Short-Term Rentals: Noise Rules (2026)

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