Blogs

Short-term rentals have long been controversial in the region, with several different governments taking action to regulate them over the past several years....Continued

Regulation changes are driven by complaints about neighborhood disruptions from properties that host dozens of guests, and concerns about the supply of affordable rental housing for local residents....Continued

The Kauai County Council has passed a 3% county accommodation tax that will apply to short-term rentals as well as other tourism businesses, including hotels, resorts, and travel agencies....Continued

Short-term rentals in good standing before the new law was passed may continue to operate, though they must follow the new rules. ...Continued

The number of short-term rentals in the unincorporated county will be capped and hosts must abide by zoning rules and register for an annual permit, among other rules. ...Continued

When the ordinance passed, the original start date was September 1, 2021, but the city’s planning department needs more time to implement the new rules....Continued

Until a lawsuit challenging the law goes to trial and a final ruling is made, the restraining order temporarily prohibits the county from certain actions....Continued

The law applies to all accommodations offering stays for fewer than 30 days, including hotels, motels, cabins, campgrounds, and RV parks....Continued

The new law raises fines from $100 to $1,000 for first-time citations, and up to $5,000 for a third citation....Continued

Local communities have also been taking matters into their own hands and creating laws designed to discourage nuisance short-term rentals....Continued