Hurricane Preparedness in Hawaii (2026)
8 rules on the books across Hawaii, 3 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
Hurricane Shutters
Requirements for hurricane shutters or impact-resistant windows, including approved types, installation standards, and pre-storm deployment rules.
Hawaii County
Some RestrictionsNew buildings in Hawaii County's windborne debris regions must protect glazed windows and doors under County Code…
Read full rule →Honolulu County
Some RestrictionsHomes in windborne debris regions on Oahu must have glazed openings protected against flying debris, either with…
Read full rule →Maui County
Some RestrictionsMaui County's residential building code requires windows in windborne-debris regions to have impact-resistant glazing…
Read full rule →Roof Standards
Wind-resistant roofing requirements including strap attachments, material ratings, and inspection requirements for hurricane-prone areas.
Hawaii County
Some RestrictionsNew construction on the Big Island must meet Hawaii County's Appendix W wind design rules, county-specific roof-to-wall…
Read full rule →Maui County
Some RestrictionsMaui County's amended Residential Code forces roof framing to resist hurricane-force wind uplift. Rafters and trusses…
Read full rule →Flood Elevation
Minimum elevation requirements for structures in flood zones, including freeboard standards above base flood elevation and elevation certificate requirements.
Maui County
Significant RestrictionsIn Maui's coastal high hazard zones, V and VE, buildings hit by hurricane wave action must sit on anchored pilings or…
Read full rule →Hawaii County
Some RestrictionsIn Hawai'i County's coastal high hazard zones, V and VE on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Section 27-23(2) requires new…
Read full rule →Storm Debris
Rules for pre-storm yard preparation, post-storm debris placement for pickup, and timelines for property cleanup after hurricanes.