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NEWSLETTER UPDATE REGARDING PROPERTY VACANCY TAX & TIG/BILL 9 MEETING/INFO UPDATES

Aloha Once Again,

First of all, thanking all of you for hanging in there, sharing the info we send you, and above all caring about Maui and its future. It means so much to know you are out there. Below is a summary from the Maui Vacation Rental Association which is concise, and we feel an easy read. You will note our comments in CAPS.

The one other statement we would like to say to all of you is don’t allow these delay tactics to deter you,rumors to divert or fear to influence you to give up. This is just the beginning of Government Greed. Be sure to check out Summary Section 6 of the TIG Suggestions. If you don’t have the full report, email us at dad@mauirealestate.net and we will email it to you. Part of that states that a vacancy tax would compensate the government for some of lost tax revenue from taking property rights away from some STR’s.

Below is information we have obtained from MVRA with our comments in CAPS;

The Housing and Land Use (HLU) Committee will reconvene on Wednesday, October 22nd at 9:00 a.m. to discuss the findings of the Temporary Investigative Group (TIG). This meeting should bring additional clarityregarding how decisions were made about individual complexes.

Meeting Details:

Date: Wednesday, October 22nd Time: 9:00 a.m.

Location: Council Chamber, Kalana o Maui Building, 8th Floor, 200 South High St., Wailuku, Hawai‘i

Agenda: Link to Agenda

Submit eComment: Link to eComment

A Few Important Reminders:

  1. The H3/H4 zoning recommended by the TIG does not currently exist. It would need to be introducedas new legislation, undergo public hearings, and be formally adopted by the Council — a process thattakes time. EVEN IF THEY POSSIBLE GO TO THE EXPENSE AND TIME, IF THE COUNCIL EVENMIRACULOUSLY APPROVED

THE NEW ZONING MAYOR BISSEN COULD AND MOST LIKELY WOULD VETO IT WHICH THEN WOULD MAKE THE COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE A BETTER CHANCE OF BEING VOTED BACK IN. THEY WOULD QUOTE “WE TRIED & IT GOT VETOED, WE ARE THE GOOD GUYS, IT’S MAYOR BISSEN’S FAULT”

  • Until that new zoning is created, no properties can be rezoned into it, even if they are listed as part of Exhibit 2 in the recommendations.

Regarding Testimony:

We continue to encourage members to attend in person to show our engagement and presence. MANY WILL BE WEARING GREEN TO SHOW THEIR CONCERN FOR MAUI’S ECONOMY.

If you choose to testify, please consider the following:

  • Keep it concise. Councilmembers are experiencing “testimony fatigue,” so shorter, focused remarks are most effective.
    • If testifying on Bill 9, simply state your name, your opposition to the bill, and urge the Council to vote noon Bill 9. OUR UNDERSTANDING IS YOU CAN TESTIFY AS ANONYMOUS, SUGGEST AND STATE YOUR REASON, AND FOR EXAMPLE REGARDING BULLET POINT BELOW REGARDING YOUR ADDRESS YOU SHOULD JUST SAY MAUI PROPERTY OWNER AND I WILL VOTE. If testifying about the TIG findings, keep it brief and factual.
    • Example: “My property, located in [Complex Name PERHAPS NEIGHBORHOOD OR CONDOCOMMUNITY IF YOU WISH TO BE ANONYMOUS], is within the Sea Level Rise Exposure Area but was not included on Exhibit 2. Will the Council reconsider these listings beforemaking amendments or changes?”

Additional Outreach: ***

If you reach out to Councilmembers directly, please keep your emails short and respectful. For longer or moredetailed statements, use the eComment section linked to the meeting agenda — this creates a public recordof opposition to Bill 9.

We understand that many of you have questions about the TIG report. This meeting will likely provide someanswers, but it’s important to remember that the TIG’s report represents recommendations, not final decisions.

At this stage, our focus remains clear: continue to oppose Bill 9. We need five council members to vote “NO” — and your engagement makes a difference.

Mahalo for continuing to show up, stay informed, and stand together.

Bob Hansen PB R(B)Clint Hansen BIC R(B)Donna D. Hansen R(S)
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Update Regarding Bill 9

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Aloha All, 

As promised, we attended two meetings regarding Bill 9. Following is an overview of both events. 

1. The TIG (temporary investigative group) of the Maui County Council met on Tuesday 10/14/25 and reported its preliminary ideas. In short, they realized that eliminating 6,500 private vacation rentals could be financially devastating to all of the citizens of Maui. They preliminarily suggested that many of the Vacation Rental condos and homes could be changed to a type of hotel zoning which they described would be zoned H-3 and H-4. TIG Report or Exhibit Two of that report listed many units that could possibly be omitted from Bill 9’s Minatoya List. If you would like to receive that list, email us at dad@MauiRealEstate.NET or Call Bob at 808-283-9456 to receive that list as it is extensive and we promised this would be a short newsletter. 

2. The Maui Vacation Rental Association held a gathering of over 200 Citizens on Wednesday 10/15/25. There was a short presentation regarding the TIG report. It was emphasized that this report was not part of any Bill only recommendations for the County Council to consider. There are several issues besides TIG’s suggestions which are not part of the Bill. Additionally, changing zoning would take an extremely long time and might not be approved, two of the TIG members that approved TIG are adamantly for Bill 9 of which one stated Bill 9 would have to be approved before the Suggestions (converted into a Bill) would be approved and of course, it would have to go through all the layers. Additionally, Mayor Bissen, who might not be re-elected, might veto it. 

3. A third meeting where there will be Council Members present is expected to be called to occur sometime next week. If you want to be informed about that meeting let us know. 

It is extremely important for EVERYONE to let their feelings be known to the County Council. If you need the emails for all 9 Council members just ask dad@mauirealestate.net . Remember even if you do not own a vacation rental, this will effect Maui’s Economy. 

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Aloha All,

Happy October,

To our Canadian newsletter recipients, Happy Thanksgiving today, October 13th.  

Also, please SAVE THE DATE December 6th for our annual Hansen Ohana Children’s Fundraiser.  More information  will follow next month.

 We are following Maui County Council’s “Bill 9” a potentially disastrous idea of eliminating the property rights of around 6,500 properties and property owners since before 1989.  These owners are currently able to vacation rent their properties.  Many vacationers are not able to pay the hotel rate many around $1,000 or more. Families also like avoid eating in restaurants the entire time they are on holiday. They come here with their young families or retirees to enjoy Maui for a few days and spend money which is the life blood of Maui.

Today, October 14th, there is an important meeting where The Temporary Investigative Group (TIG) for Bill 9 will be presenting their report to the Housing and Land Use Committee. The findings have not yet been released and will be shared publicly for the first time at this meeting. 

Location: Kalana O Maui Building, 8th Floor; 200 S. High Street, Wailuku, Maui, HI 96793

🔗 Agenda

🔗 Testify

Options for watching:
Teams Link: http://tinyurl.com/HLU-Committee 

Maui County Council YouTube

Maui County Council Facebook

This will create another opportunity for public comments. To make your voices heard here are the emails of all the council members.  

Alice.Lee@mauicounty.us, Council Chair

Yukilei.Sugimura@mauicounty.us, Council Vice-Chair

Tasha.Kama@mauicounty.us, Council Presiding Officer Pro Tempore

Thomas.Cook@mauicounty.us, Councilmember

Gabe.Johnson@mauicounty.us, Councilmember

Tamara.Paltin@mauicounty.us, Councilmember

Keani.Rawlins@mauicounty.us, Councilmember

Shane.Sinenci@mauicounty.us, Councilmember

Nohe.Uu-Hodgins@mauicounty.us, Councilmember

Let them know what you think.  A survey of Maui Citizens was completed over a month ago and over 80% are against it, however when the Council’s Land Use Committee was in session the room was packed with mostly people who wanted to pass Bill 9.  Make your voices heard.

***Please note that we realize many may not be able to attend or view the meeting.  We will be sending a report within two (2) days after the meeting adjourns.  Note sometimes the meetings run more than one day.

In other news

Median Sales Price decreased 9.5% to $1,292,500 for Single Family homes and decreased 33.8% to $655,000 for Condominium homes. Months’ Supply of Inventory increased 38.6% for Single Family homes and 38.3% for Condominium homes.  Due to the uncertainty of vacation rentals most Buyers are waiting on the sideline.  There has been a lot of talk about foreign buyers seeing opportunities in real estate and acting on it.

We are presently marketing beautiful ocean view properties, beach front units plus gorgeous homes from many locations throughout Maui and Oahu.   We are available to assist you as you move forward in any direction or just simply have concerns you wish to discuss with us.  We can also give you valuable information regarding 1031 exchanges on your vacation properties and investment properties.  Recent exchange options include Delaware Statutory Trusts (DST) which offer worry free investments.  Just ask us for further information.  We offer multigenerational experience and opinions.

Also keep informed with our blog where local information and statistics are posted: https://blog.mauirealestate.net/

If you would like a copy of our newsletter to share let us know at dad@mauirealestate.net

Bob Hansen PB R(B)               Clint Hansen BIC R(B)                  Donna D. Hansen R(S)                                                                                                       808-283-9456                              808-280-2764                                808-280-1650                                                                             RB-17532                                                  RB-21616                                        RS-49765

 MAUI LUXURY REAL ESTATE LLC, The Hansen Ohana ~ Maui’s Real Estate Family over 30 year

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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

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Wishing our Canadian friends and family


We’re truly grateful for each and every one of you. 🍁🦃

October Harvest Moon

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On October 7, 2025, the Harvest Moon, the year’s first supermoon and an uncommon October occurrence, wowed skywatchers with its stunning golden radiance and remarkable size. Generations of farmers have relied on the Harvest Moon, which is traditionally observed as the full moon nearest to the fall equinox. It illuminates fields, allowing harvests to continue well after the sun sets.

Why This Harvest Moon Is Specia? Because it fell closer to the September equinox than the September full moon, which only occurs roughly every three years, this year’s Harvest Moon fell in October. Due to its close approach to Earth (only 224,599 miles), the moon appeared up to 14% larger and 30% brighter than usual—a phenomenon known as a supermoon. Together with Saturn, the supermoon dominated the eastern horizon at moonrise, illuminating the surrounding area.

The moon’s vivid golden-orange color and well-defined craters were visible to observers at nightfall from higher vantage points with a clear view eastward. For many cultures, the night’s spiritual significance was enhanced by the astrological effect of the full moon in Aries, which was passionate and vivacious. The Draconid meteor shower also occurred at this period of unusual brightness, albeit it was more difficult to see meteors due to the moon’s shine.

The Harvest Moon of 2025 reminded us of the cycles of nature and the customs based on them by fusing cultural history with astronomical splendor. The October Harvest Moon provided everyone another reason to gaze up and be amazed, whether it was appreciated for its spiritual significance or scientific marvel.