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A Ban on Short Term Rentals on Maui Won’t Solve The Affordable Housing Crisis

Short Term Rental Ban Maui

Update: July 24th, 2024 - The Maui County Planning Commission heard the remainder of public testimony on July 23rd during a marathon 13 hour session. Despite the overwhelming opposition to the bill, not only from the property owners who would stand to lose property rights, but from local business owners and local workers who would stand to lose their jobs and from experts demonstrating how the ban won't solve affordable housing, the commission is sending the proposal as it is with some comments to the Maui County Council to vote on.

All of the alternative, more likely to succeed solutions, brought forward during public testimony, were not considered by the…

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Where Are Things with Wailea 670?

Wailea 670 Honua'ula

Originally referred to as Wailea 670, the development that is now known as Honua'ula is more than three decades in the making. This is a mixed-use development that would span across 670 acres in South Maui. This area, which is located just south of Maui Meadows and across the highway from the existing Wailea community, is both culturally and environmentally sensitive.

While opponents of the development say that the project is not advantageous for the communities, others say that it will provide much-needed affordable housing to the area. Recently, a major agreement has been reached as a result of years of stressful negotiations, but more negotiations are underway.

Balancing The Environment with Housing Needs

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