HI SCR84

Urges each county in Hawaii to develop and administer a permitting system for non-permitted, owner-occupied transient vacation units to encourage proper registration of short-term rental properties.

Addresses the estimated 27,177 transient vacation rentals advertised online throughout the State, with 79.6 percent of Airbnb listings being entire housing units rented to visitors.

Directs each county to publicize the permitting system to maximize public awareness and participation, including contracting with advertising agencies as needed.

Requires transmission of certified copies to planning directors and commission chairpersons across all four counties (Honolulu, Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui) and their respective planning commissions.