HI Council Members Split on Bed and Breakfast Bill

8/12/2026

The Hawaii County Council Committee on Finance is considering a new tax class for certain hosted short-term rentals as part of broader efforts to regulate vacation rentals on Hawaii Island. Bill 173 would apply to homeowners who rent part of their primary residence for stays of less than 180 days. The proposal aims to tax qualifying properties at a lower rate than whole-home STRs, recognizing residents who rely on rental income from their primary homes.

Hawaii Tribune-Herald (08/09/26) Grace Inez Adams