Leeward Planning Commission- Special Meeting for Bill 147 - 2026-06-30
Votes on Bill 147 - Transient Vacation Rental Regulatory Framework, 5-0
What happened
The Leeward Planning Commission held a special meeting on Bill 147 (PLCCI 202600016), a County Council-initiated ordinance amending Chapters 2 and 25 of the Hawaii County Code to consolidate and update transient vacation rental (TVR) regulations, distinguishing hosted bed-and-bre…
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Advisory (makes a recommendation)
- Date
- June 30, 2026
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Voted, 5-0
Meeting Summary
The Leeward Planning Commission held a special meeting on Bill 147 (PLCCI 202600016), a County Council-initiated ordinance amending Chapters 2 and 25 of the Hawaii County Code to consolidate and update transient vacation rental (TVR) regulations, distinguishing hosted bed-and-bre…
Key Decisions (1)
Bill 147 - Transient Vacation Rental Regulatory Framework
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
The 2025 Hunden economic impact study found STVRs make up…
Commercial Demand
An estimated 8,000-11,000 short-term vacation rentals operate countywide with only…
Sentiment
Strong operator opposition to Bill 147 centers on permitting/compliance costs,…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: a councilmember, a staff member, and 10 members of the public.
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