59 thoughts on “Possible Moratorium Looms Over Maui Vacation Rentals”
Nancy M
This article makes me more confused than ever. They want to increase Maui tourism by putting a moratorium on short-term rentals? No doubt owners get a high return on their investment, but so does the state in terms of absurd taxes and fees. They want to give up that income? I understand residents need housing but that doesn’t sound like a viable/legal solution. I hope someone figures this out sooner than later and if such a moratorium goes into effect, it will insure owners give deposit refunds, regardless of timing. And airlines too.
What a ridiculous situation between HTA, Green, and Maui’s Mayor: Don’t come, don’t come, come, but when you come, don’t have fun around other people. Now we want everyone to come again. Too Sad, too many people are suffering because of this and their stupid decisions.
What does Hawaii want? It seems that the other islands (other than Maui) already have issues with over-use. And they want to divert more people to them? Cant’s see how the reduce tourism and grow our tourist economy can function together unless they set some sort of spending minimum; you can come to Hawaii if you spend a minimum of $2,3, or 5 thousand a day.
9 most scariest words “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.”
And now theyre ready to help Hawaiins with housing?That horse left the barn a long time ago.Who believes that there will ever be justice for the people of Lahaina?Or for Hawaiins in need of housing?
me neither.
They could have brought in the people converting storage containers to tiny houses and had them done and ready for deployment in 6-8 weeks. We have a couple of storage container apartment buildings and small housing developments here where I live and they’re pretty nice. If they would have done that, these units could be deployed as ADU after the more permanent structures were developed which would have increased the supply of housing.
It seems like the people in charge are just wringing their hands. That is exactly what they did during the fire though so we shouldn’t be surprised.
The guv’nur says that he is learning on the job then what exactly was he doing in his time as the Lieutenant Governor other than helping to exacerbate the Vid lockdowns!? So now he is fundamentally going to institute another “short term” lockdown on Maui rentals, whatever short term really means with no mention of what the short term rental criteria even is.
Then there’s the HTA statement that puts the locals housing situation dead last on their list. Now that’s a great PR statement to make the locals feel good, said no one ever. Mixed messaging once again.
I am on several sites trying to stay informed. The messages from all including the government are unclear as to tourists being welcome. We live in Montana which also relies on tourism. So we understand the conflict between residents and vistors. I am sure the displaced still need jobs, which may be difficult if the tourists don’t come. We’re spending our usual month at Kahana after calling our resorts there to make sure we are welcome. We consider Lahaina our 2nd home, It will break our hearts even more to actually see the devastation.
Well wishes to everyone who has been directly affected by this tragedy. Lahaina town was a magical place and will be again.
Why hasn’t the Governor asked for the Seabees and other military construction units stationed on Oahu to take the ferries over to Maui and speed up the cleaning operation. The units sit idle most of the time and senior bras as well as many enlisted Hawaiians are itching to contribute to Maui recovery. Waiting to be asked to help
Sounds as if they’re desperately throwing darts blind at the board and praying to hit a viable solution… While a great many of those STRs are owned by off island people and entities, how many of them are owned by locals who depend on them for income and to pay their mortgages and fees? How is a moratorium going to affect them?
Regardless of what the Gov states, this, if implemented, could (will) drive many small owners into financial hardship foreclosure and worse with an economic ripple affect spreading across the island because locals who depend on the STR industry for their lively hoods will suddenly be added to the rolls of the jobless…. How is That going to make things better? JMHO
This article makes me more confused than ever. They want to increase Maui tourism by putting a moratorium on short-term rentals? No doubt owners get a high return on their investment, but so does the state in terms of absurd taxes and fees. They want to give up that income? I understand residents need housing but that doesn’t sound like a viable/legal solution. I hope someone figures this out sooner than later and if such a moratorium goes into effect, it will insure owners give deposit refunds, regardless of timing. And airlines too.
The best way to help west Maui is to visit with lots of tourist dollars.
What a ridiculous situation between HTA, Green, and Maui’s Mayor: Don’t come, don’t come, come, but when you come, don’t have fun around other people. Now we want everyone to come again. Too Sad, too many people are suffering because of this and their stupid decisions.
What does Hawaii want? It seems that the other islands (other than Maui) already have issues with over-use. And they want to divert more people to them? Cant’s see how the reduce tourism and grow our tourist economy can function together unless they set some sort of spending minimum; you can come to Hawaii if you spend a minimum of $2,3, or 5 thousand a day.
9 most scariest words “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.”
And now theyre ready to help Hawaiins with housing?That horse left the barn a long time ago.Who believes that there will ever be justice for the people of Lahaina?Or for Hawaiins in need of housing?
me neither.
They could have brought in the people converting storage containers to tiny houses and had them done and ready for deployment in 6-8 weeks. We have a couple of storage container apartment buildings and small housing developments here where I live and they’re pretty nice. If they would have done that, these units could be deployed as ADU after the more permanent structures were developed which would have increased the supply of housing.
It seems like the people in charge are just wringing their hands. That is exactly what they did during the fire though so we shouldn’t be surprised.
The guv’nur says that he is learning on the job then what exactly was he doing in his time as the Lieutenant Governor other than helping to exacerbate the Vid lockdowns!? So now he is fundamentally going to institute another “short term” lockdown on Maui rentals, whatever short term really means with no mention of what the short term rental criteria even is.
Then there’s the HTA statement that puts the locals housing situation dead last on their list. Now that’s a great PR statement to make the locals feel good, said no one ever. Mixed messaging once again.
Well how are you going to increase Maui tourism if you eliminate all the short term rentals?
I am on several sites trying to stay informed. The messages from all including the government are unclear as to tourists being welcome. We live in Montana which also relies on tourism. So we understand the conflict between residents and vistors. I am sure the displaced still need jobs, which may be difficult if the tourists don’t come. We’re spending our usual month at Kahana after calling our resorts there to make sure we are welcome. We consider Lahaina our 2nd home, It will break our hearts even more to actually see the devastation.
Well wishes to everyone who has been directly affected by this tragedy. Lahaina town was a magical place and will be again.
Why hasn’t the Governor asked for the Seabees and other military construction units stationed on Oahu to take the ferries over to Maui and speed up the cleaning operation. The units sit idle most of the time and senior bras as well as many enlisted Hawaiians are itching to contribute to Maui recovery. Waiting to be asked to help
Sounds as if they’re desperately throwing darts blind at the board and praying to hit a viable solution… While a great many of those STRs are owned by off island people and entities, how many of them are owned by locals who depend on them for income and to pay their mortgages and fees? How is a moratorium going to affect them?
Regardless of what the Gov states, this, if implemented, could (will) drive many small owners into financial hardship foreclosure and worse with an economic ripple affect spreading across the island because locals who depend on the STR industry for their lively hoods will suddenly be added to the rolls of the jobless…. How is That going to make things better? JMHO
Best Regards
Very few, sadly, are truly local owners. I did research on this topic and was surprised how few.