Here’s a clear **summary of **Bill 9 on Maui and what it means if you’re selling your condo — especially one currently used as a short-term vacation rental:

🧾 What Bill 9 Is

Bill 9 is a new Maui County law that phases out many short-term vacation rentals (TVRs) in apartment-zoned districts with the goal of turning those units back into long-term housing for residents. (Maui County Council)

✔️ Affected units: Condos in apartment zones currently operating as short-term rentals (TVRs), including in parts of West and South Maui. (Maui County Council)
✔️ Not affected: Vacation rentals in hotel or resort zones, bed & breakfasts, timeshares, etc. (Maui County Council)
✔️ Timeline:
• TVRs in West Maui apartment zones must stop by January 1, 2029.
• TVRs in the rest of the county apartment zones must stop by January 1, 2031. (Maui County Council)

🏠 Why the Law Was Passed

The County says Maui has a housing shortage — worsened by the 2023 wildfires — and that returning these units to long-term rental availability will help local residents who need homes. (Hawaii Public Radio)

📊 What This Means for Condo Sellers

If your condo is in an apartment-zoned district and currently used as a short-term rental, this law could affect its market appeal and value:

1. Future income changes
– Buyers may value the property less if short-term rental income must end by 2029/2031.
– Financing could be more restrictive — some lenders may be cautious about loans on units with legal changes underway. (Sell Your Maui Property)

2. Buyer pool shifts
– Investor demand (especially short-term rental investors) may drop for these units.
– Buyers may be individuals who want a long-term home rather than an investment rental. (Sell Your Maui Property)

3. Possible price impacts
– Some market analysts expect price pressure or softer pricing for units affected by Bill 9, though it’s not clear that prices will crash. Uncertainty — and possible future litigation — could slow sales or reduce offers. (Sell Your Maui Property)

4. Transition choices for owners
Owners can:
• Convert the property to long-term rental use,
• Sell before the clauses tighten,
• Seek rezoning (e.g., new hotel zoning proposed separately that might preserve TVR ability for some complexes), or
• Keep it for personal use. (Hawaii Public Radio)

⚠️ Important Considerations

🏖️Legal challenges are expected: Some owners and groups say the bill could lead to lawsuits and delay its full effect. (Hawaii Public Radio)

🏖️Not all condos are affected: If your unit is in a resort/hotel zone, Bill 9 may not change its allowed uses. (Maui County Council)

🏖️Local context matters: Markets vary by neighborhood and zoning category — e.g., West Maui vs. Kihei — so impacts on value and demand could differ.

If you want, I can help you figure out whether your specific condo is affected (based on zoning) and what that means for listing strategy or pricing.

Please contact me anytime:

Skeeter Stebbins

(808) 870-9813

Skeeter@LovelyMauiHomes.com