Hawaii County, HI Short-Term Rentals: Occupancy Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Bedroom cap
- 5 bedrooms maximum
- Guest limit basis
- HCC Chapter 25 "Family"
- Rental period
- 30 consecutive days or less
- Set per property
- Fixed at registration
- Authority
- Ordinance 18-114 Standards
Summary
A Hawai'i County STVR may rent no more than five bedrooms at any given time. The maximum number of guests residing in the rental at once must be consistent with the definition of "Family" under Hawai'i County Code Chapter 25.
Maximum Number of Guests. The maximum number of guests temporarily residing within an STVR at any one time shall be consistent with the definition of "Family" under Hawai'i County Code (HCC) Chapter 25.
Full Breakdown
Ordinance 18-114 defines a STVR as a dwelling with no more than five bedrooms for rent on the building site, and each registration limits the property to renting no more than five bedrooms at any given time. The STVR Standards in the Affidavit of Compliance set the guest cap: "The maximum number of guests temporarily residing within an STVR at any one time shall be consistent with the definition of 'Family' under Hawai'i County Code (HCC) Chapter 25." NUC notification letters require the applicant to state the number of bedrooms rented and the maximum number of guests permitted, so occupancy is fixed per property when the registration or certificate is issued.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the bedroom or guest limits violates the STVR Standards; the Director may revoke or invalidate the registration and pursue enforcement under HCC Chapter 25.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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