KCC §22-28.2

Rules can't ban long-term rentals or extra homes

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This section stops most property rules from banning long-term rentals, extra dwelling units, additional rental units, or guest houses. The only exception is a deed restriction that the Planning Commission approved as part of a subdivision. So, most homeowners' rules cannot block these housing types.

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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Limiting or Prohibiting

A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

With the exception of deed restrictions approved as a condition of approval by the Planning Commission during the subdivision process, covenants, conditions, deed restrictions, declarations of condominium property regime, association bylaws, and any other agreements that run with the land shall not limit or prohibit Long-Term Rentals, Additional Dwelling Units, Additional Rental Units, and Guest Houses.

Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

The County of Kauaʻi publishes this code through eCode360 and states that it is provided for information only and should not be considered the official version of the Code.

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