Hawaii governor plans to veto short-term rental tax bill, while Honolulu mayor signs new regulations
Jul 2, 2019 | Jennifer Sokolowsky
Governor David Ige will likely veto Senate Bill 1292; Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell signs Bill 89....Continued
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Feb 13, 2024 | Jennifer Sokolowsky
Jul 2, 2019 | Jennifer Sokolowsky
Governor David Ige will likely veto Senate Bill 1292; Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell signs Bill 89....Continued
Jun 24, 2019 | Jennifer Sokolowsky
The new ordinance outlines strong penalties for running illegal short-term rentals and also sets requirements for short-term rental platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO....Continued
Jun 18, 2019 | Jennifer Sokolowsky
The new law applies to properties that are not hotels, motels, lodging houses, or bed-and-breakfasts in which at least one room is rented for 31 days or less in a year...Continued
Jun 11, 2019 | Jennifer Sokolowsky
The new ordinance requires short-term rental operators to hold a current TPT license and prohibits short-term rentals from hosting special events, such as large parties. ...Continued
Jun 3, 2019 | Jennifer Sokolowsky
The ruling and agreement in New York could set precedents for other cities that would like Airbnb to share listings data in order to enforce short-term rental rules. ...Continued
May 28, 2019 | Jennifer Sokolowsky
Hawaii County has adopted finalized rules governing short-term rentals on the Big Island. ...Continued
May 21, 2019 | Jennifer Sokolowsky
New requirements include short-term rental owners in residential neighborhoods must live in their rental properties, and obtain a new type of license. ...Continued
May 10, 2019 | Jennifer Sokolowsky
United States District Judge Leo T. Sorokin has temporarily blocked parts of Boston’s controversial new short-term rental law while a lawsuit by Airbnb against the city proceeds....Continued
May 7, 2019 | Jennifer Sokolowsky
The bill now goes to Governor David Ige for his signature and would become effective upon approval, but Ige has not indicated whether he will sign the bill. ...Continued
Apr 30, 2019 | Jennifer Sokolowsky
The new rules require non-owner-occupied short-term rentals to be located at least 600 feet away from each other in residential areas, as well as other new restrictions....Continued