Maui NOW! More Big Government Take Over ??

We have one more chance to submit against bill HB1838 HD2 SD1. The deadline to submit testimony to oppose HB1838 HD2 SD1 is tomorrow, Wednesday at 9:45AM HST.

This bill will authorize the counties to phase-out short-term rentals in any zoning. If passed, this Bill would change the law that was relied upon for the HILSTRA permanent injunction. In other words, the county can easily reverse the outcome and place a 90 or even 180 day minimum on all non-registered, non-hotel rentals. If the Bill passes this final Hearing, it will go to Conference Committee where its fate will be determined without public input. This is the last chance to voice your opinion on this House Bill!

Talking Points to Oppose HB1838:

Ai Writing Tool: https://chat.ohanaainaassociation.com/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Take+Action+%26+Submit+Testimony+Against+HB1838&utm_campaign=Realtor+-+Aloha+Friday+%28TUESDAY%29+Update+3+26+24

Use this tool to enter your email address and ask for sample, unique testimony. Be sure to review your testimony before submitting. Please "clear chat" afterward.

Potential Loss of Legal Rentals: HB1838 could result in the phasing out of 13,744 LEGALLY permitted short-term rentals on Maui.

Economic Contribution: Maui's STRs provide 40% of the real property tax revenue for the county, as well as being the top funding source for affordable housing for Maui. This STR property tax revenue represents 18% of the county's $1.7 billion dollar budget. The question arises: If STRs are curtailed, where will the equivalent revenue come from?

Community Support: Emphasize the role of short-term rentals in accommodating various community members, including displaced residents, newly housed residents, residents in transition, inter-island residents coming for medical treatment or family visits, traveling nurses, emergency contractors, temporary military & students, our family & friends.

Housing Options in Crisis: In times of crisis, like the Lahaina Fire, short-term rentals serve as essential temporary, furnished housing for displaced residents. Where will residents find such housing in times of emergencies. Where will residents find temporary, furnished housing if our industry is further decimated?

The DEADLINE to submit written testimony is Wednesday, March 27 at 9:45 AM HST (no verbal testimony is allowed for this decision-making hearing).

Please know that your written testimony is important at every hearing. We were outnumbered at the last Hearing. Please submit testimony and ask others to submit opposition as well.

Talking Points to Oppose HB1838:
Ai Writing Tool: Use this tool to enter your email address and ask for sample, unique testimony. Be sure to review your testimony before submitting. Please "clear chat" afterward.
Personal Impact: Share your personal story on how this bill will directly affect you.

Potential Loss of Legal Rentals: HB1838 could result in the phasing out of 13,744 LEGALLY permitted short-term rentals on Maui.

Economic Contribution: Maui's STRs provide 40% of the real property tax revenue for the county, as well as being the top funding source for affordable housing for Maui. This STR property tax revenue represents 18% of the county's $1.7 billion dollar budget. The question arises: If STRs are curtailed, where will the equivalent revenue come from?

Triple your impact! Ask your HOA and other owners at your complex to testify against HB1838.

How to Testify:
To provide your testimony, whether remotely or in person, or to submit a written testimony, if you haven’t registered yet for submitting testimony

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/account/register.aspx?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Take+Action+%26+Submit+Testimony+Against+HB1838&utm_campaign=Realtor+-+Aloha+Friday+%28TUESDAY%29+Update+3+26+24

Then follow these steps:
Go to Submit Your Testimony page and Log in if you haven't logged in yet.
Enter Bill “HB1838” on the left side.
Enter your full name
For Position Input, check "Oppose"
For Testifying, check "as an individual Citizen"
For How will you be testifying? select how you would like to testify.
If submitting Written Testimony, type your testimony or upload a document (typing your testimony and uploading it so that you can use it again in future may be beneficial)
When complete, click “Submit”
Your engagement in this process is vital in safeguarding the future of short-term rentals in our community. Mahalo nui loa for your support and urgent action!