Homelessness & Encampment Rules in Hawaii (2026)
4 rules on the books across Hawaii, 2 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Sit-Lie Rules
Citywide rules against sitting or lying on public sidewalks during specified daytime hours in commercial corridors, including how courts have constrained enforcement.
Honolulu County
Significant RestrictionsIn the Waikiki special district, no one may sit or lie on a public sidewalk or on bedding, chairs, or other items…
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Significant RestrictionsMaui County's sit-lie rule lives inside the transit code, not a citywide sidewalk ordinance: section 11.04.010(A)(19)…
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How cities provide trash, hygiene, and bulky-item pickup at encampments, the CARE/CARE+ cleanups in LA, and the storage-of-belongings rules from Lavan v. LA.
Honolulu County
Heavy RestrictionsThe City and County of Honolulu bans storing personal property on public property islandwide, authorizing impoundment…
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Significant RestrictionsMaui County has no general anti-camping ordinance, but Chapter 11.04 bans camping-style setups specifically at County…
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