ROH §18-3.4
Temporary permit needed for commercial or religious tents
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗You need a temporary permit from the building official before putting up a tent or similar structure for commercial or religious events like rallies or festivals. The permit lasts up to 30 days and can be canceled early. After it ends or is canceled, you must remove the structure quickly. Tents cannot be used as homes.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Temporary permit required
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
A person, firm, or corporation may not erect any tent or similar structure that is to be used for commercial or religious purposes, such as rallies, festivals, amusements, and sideshows, without first obtaining a temporary permit therefor from the building official. To secure a permit, approval may be required from the fire chief. Permits for tents and similar structures are limited to a period of not more than 30 consecutive days, unless regulated by the fire code and may be canceled for cause by the building official or the fire department at any time before expiration of the time stated in the permit. Upon cancellation or upon the expiration of the time stated therein, the structure or structures shall be promptly removed. A tent of canvas, plastic, or similar material may not be used as residence.
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