Maui Real Estate News, Market Updates & Local Insights

Just days after Maui County’s Bill 9 was signed into law, the first legal challenge has been filed, marking the beginning of what many anticipated would be a series of court actions related to the bill. According to public reporting, the lawsuit was filed on December...

December 22, 2025 Legal Update: Since Bill 9 was signed into law, the first lawsuit challenging the measure has been filed. The case raises constitutional questions around vested property rights and long-established short-term rental use in apartment-zoned properties....

December 15, 2025 Update: Bill 9 Passed its second reading, please read the details here. What Maui Property Owners Need to Know The Housing and Land Use Committee met on October 14, 2025, to review the findings of the Temporary Investigative Group (TIG) formed...

Since our last update, the process has moved forward on three fronts: the zoning framework, the legal challenges, and an election year that adds important context. Here is where things stand. The Zoning Framework All three Planning Commissions (Maui, Lanaʻi, and...

On February 24, 2026, the Maui Planning Commission voted to deny the proposed creation of new hotel zoning districts commonly referred to as H-3 and H-4. These districts were advanced through Resolution 25-230 following recommendations made by the Temporary...