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...
Since late December, the Maui County Council has been considering Resolution 25-230, the first significant implementation step tied to Bill 9, focused on proposed H-3 and H-4 Hotel District zoning recommended by the Temporary Investigative Group.On January 7, 2026,...
A Year of Strategy, Discipline, and Results at Maui Real Estate Advisors2025 was not an easy year to succeed in Maui real estate. Inventory climbed, Days on Market stretched, and many properties struggled to find traction. In fact, a large percentage of licensed...
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....
