Discussion about regulating short-term rentals in Hawai‘i County continues.
An online informational briefing via Zoom is planned from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. April 17 co-hosted by Hawai‘i County Council members Heather Kimball and Ashley Kierkiewicz to provide community members with more details about proposed county legislation that would establish a registration process for hosted transient vacation rentals — or short-term vacation rentals — and hosting platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo on the Big Island.
The proposed legislation’s intent is to provide a clearer understanding of the scale and presence of short-term vacation rentals on the island and ensure all are operating within legal guidelines.
Those who want to participate in the Zoom briefing must register in advance online to receive a unique Zoom login, where a draft of the proposed legislation is also available for public review…