Hawaii lawmakers seek to phase out short-term rentals due to wildfire amplifying Maui's housing crisis.

Hawaii lawmakers are targeting vacation rentals following a wildfire that amplified the housing crisis on the Hawaiian island of Maui. The fire in August leveled Lahaina, leaving many residents struggling to find affordable housing. The high demand for vacation rentals is exacerbating the limited housing supply, leading lawmakers to consider bills that would give counties the authority to phase out short-term rentals.

April 21, 2024
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