Safe parking pilot project for people living in vehicles
Maui County
Summary
Maui County passed an ordinance in 2022 to let people living in their cars park safely overnight on designated county property, but four years later no site is operating. The contracted site behind Target flooded, pushing the start date out roughly five more months. Residents and advocates told the committee the delay is costing lives and safety.
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Last discussed Jun 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $162,500 budget add-on approved by the council lapsed back into unspent funds because the project hasn't moved; the contract itself remains unspent.
People living in their vehicles, many of them working residents who lost housing, would gain a safe, legal place to sleep overnight.
People currently sleeping in cars and encampments remain exposed to sweeps, unsafe conditions, and violence while the program waits on site work.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Water Authority, Social Services, and Parks Committee (2025-2027) — June 29, 2026
Maui County passed an ordinance in 2022 to let people living in their cars park safely overnight on designated county property, but four years later no site is operating. The contracted site behind Target flooded, pushing the start date out roughly five more months. Residents and advocates told the committee the delay is costing lives and safety.
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