Understanding Maui’s Bill 9 TIG Report: What It Means for Condo Owners, Investors, and the Future of TVRs

Understanding Maui’s Bill 9 TIG Report: What It Means for Condo Owners, Investors, and the Future of TVRs

The conversation around Transient Vacation Rentals (TVRs) on Maui has reached a turning point.

In my latest video, I break down the Bill 9 Temporary Investigative Group (TIG) Report, which was presented to the Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee in October 2025.

🎥 Watch the full breakdown on YouTube:

👉 https://youtu.be/nurW6jQxHY0

This report could reshape the way Maui approaches housing, investment, and tourism — and as a Wailea and South Maui Realtor, I want my clients to understand exactly what’s at stake.

What the Bill 9 TIG Report Covers

The report focuses on whether TVRs (short-term rentals) should continue to operate in Apartment-zoned districts (A-1 and A-2) and what the broader impacts would be if those uses were phased out.

It explores four core issues:

1. Economic Impact – The TIG reviewed UHERO’s findings that a full phase-out of TVRs could reduce visitor spending and jobs, but might also shift some units back into long-term housing.

2. Housing Availability – If thousands of TVR units were converted to residential use, local inventory could rise—but it depends on who buys them next.

3. Zoning Adjustments – The report recommends new H-3 and H-4 Hotel Districts, which would mirror current apartment zoning but allow visitor accommodations outright.

4. Exhibit 2 – A key section listing properties where TVR use “may be justified,” suggesting that some complexes could retain their short-term use under future zoning changes.

Why It Matters for Maui Homeowners and Investors

If you own or plan to buy a condo in Maui, this report affects you directly.

The outcome of Bill 9 could change property classifications, resale values, and what’s legally allowed for short-term rental use.

For investors, it raises questions about returns and zoning pathways.

For residents, it’s about whether those same properties could one day rejoin Maui’s long-term housing stock.

This balance — between tourism income and local housing supply — is at the center of Maui’s future.

My Take as a South Maui Realtor

As someone who works daily with both homeowners and buyers navigating these changes, I see both the opportunities and challenges ahead.

Some apartment complexes may ultimately rezone into hotel categories, protecting their short-term rental use. Others may transition back into long-term housing.

Either way, planning ahead is key — reviewing your HOA documents, understanding your zoning map, and staying informed as the Council debates next steps.

If you haven’t yet watched the full TIG Report discussion, I walk through the document, highlight the main findings, and explain what “Exhibit 2” really means in my new video:

🎥 https://youtu.be/nurW6jQxHY0

About the Author

Benjamin Finnerty is a REALTOR® with The 808 Team at Keller Williams Realty Maui, specializing in Wailea, Kihei, and South Maui real estate.

He’s recognized for combining deep local insight with a data-driven approach — helping clients interpret not just property values, but the policies shaping them.

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