Rezoning 10 Walaka Street and Makai Sunset Inn (Res. 26-130)
Maui County
Summary
The County is deciding which shoreline and near-shore condo properties get rezoned to Hotel districts so they can keep operating as short-term rentals instead of phasing into long-term housing under Bill 9. It's a tug-of-war between preserving tourism revenue and jobs versus adding units to the local housing supply.
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
UHERO projections cited in testimony put up to $60 million in annual County property tax revenue and roughly 1,900 tourism jobs on the line if the phaseout proceeds — money some members want redirected into housing programs.
Property owners, tourism workers, and condo associations gain continued rental income and property values if rezoning proceeds; local renters gain if units instead return to long-term housing.
Local families seeking housing lose potential units if rezoning proceeds; owners face loss of rental income and property value if the phaseout continues.
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