The Maui County Council voted to advance two resolutions that would move roughly 2,056 vacation rental units into new hotel zoning districts, allowing them to keep operating under Bill 9. The proposals must still pass through the Maui Planning Commission and receive additional approvals before taking effect.
- Two resolutions (26-110 and 26-111) passed the Council and now head to the Maui Planning Commission for further review.
- Named properties include Kaanapali Royal, Wailea Ekahi I/II/III, Papakea, Maui Eldorado, Kamaole Sands, Luana Kai, and Mahina Surf.
- The ~2,056 units in the official inventory are not final — the list could still change during Planning Commission review or when resolutions return to Council.
- This marks a significant shift in Bill 9’s direction, with the county itself proposing that certain resort-style properties be treated differently based on how they were built and operated.
- A motion to remove Luana Kai and Mahina Surf from Resolution 26-111 was rejected by a 6-2 vote, keeping both properties in the measure.
Source: Beatofhawaii
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