New Hawai‘i law aimed at tackling illegal short-term rentals, provides counties with home rule authority

Gov. Josh Green touts it as a pivotal tool to tackle Hawai‘i’s housing crisis. Opponents say it doesn’t even address the real causes of the housing shortage.  No matter which side you’re on, it’s significant for the state’s short-term rental industry.  Green on Friday signed Senate Bill 2919 into law. The bill is aimed at ensuring the state’s four counties can guide their future development according to their long-term general plans while addressing the issue of illegal short-term rentals.    Read the article…………………………….

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