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COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Registration Statement of Compliance
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I/we, ________________________________________________________________________________, (Name of Owner(s) / Authorized Agent)
the registered owner(s)/authorized agent of the property located at: _______________________________
(Physical Address of Proposed STVR)
Tax Map Key (3) ________________________________, do hereby state: (12-digit Tax Map Key / Parcel ID #)
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• I/We will not reside on the STVR property when it is rented to guests and will not use the STVR property as a primary residence. I/We understand that residing on the property while it is rented by STVR guests or using the property as a primary residence may result in cancellation of the STVR Registration.
• The final approvals for building, electrical, and plumbing permits from the County of Hawaiʻi Department of Public Works-Building Division accurately reflect the structure as it currently exists, without unpermitted modifications or changes of use.
• To the best of my knowledge, there are no public, private, or financial covenants, conditions, or restrictions prohibiting the use of this property as a vacation rental.
• I acknowledge that once my application is accepted, the Director may request a site inspection to verify that the STVR complies with Hawaiʻi County Code (HCC), Chapter 25, any rule adopted thereunder, or any permit or variance issued pursuant thereto.
• I will comply with all applicable County, State, and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and requirements,
and will continue to operate within those laws, which shall also include, but is not limited to, the STVR Standards outlined in this Affidavit.
• Any misrepresentation made by me or by my agent in applying for this STVR Registration may render the Registration invalid.
• Any discussion that I have had or may have with Planning Department staff about conditions of approval are preliminary only, and are not final, nor are they the specific conditions required to gain approval of the application, unless the conditions are part of the Director’s final written determination.
• Any rental of this STVR will comply with all State and County COVID-19 emergency proclamations and rules in effect at the time the subject rental period commences.
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Short-Term Vacation Rental Registration Statement of Compliance, cont.
SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL STANDARDS
Maximum Number of Guests. The maximum number of guests temporarily residing within an STVR at
any one time shall be consistent with the definition of “Family” under Hawai‘i County Code (HCC) Chapter 25.
Owner/Reachable Person Responsibilities. The Owner or Reachable Person shall:
(1) Reside in the County of Hawai‘i;
(2) Be reachable by guests, neighbors, and County agencies on a twenty-four (24) hour, seven (7) days-
per-week basis;
(3) Be able to respond via telephone to a request from a guest, neighbor or County agency within one
(1)hour of receiving that request and by physically present at the STVR within three (3) hours of
receiving a call from a guest, neighbor or County agency, when that guest, neighbor, or County
agency requests the presence of the reachable person;
(4) Ensure that activities taking place within the STVR conform to the character of the existing
neighborhood in which the rental is located;
(5) Notify the Department within five (5) days of a change in the owner or reachable person’s contact
information; and
(6) Notify the Department within thirty (30) days, should the STVR permanently cease operations for
any reason.
Advertising. All print and internet advertising of STVRs, including listings with a rental service or real
estate firm, shall include the STVR Registration Number. The Nonconforming Use Certificate Number
shall also be included, if one has been issued.
Guest Parking. All guest parking for STVRs shall be off-street and shall meet the requirements set forth
in HCC Sections 25-4-50 through 25-4-54 and applicable parking standards in HCC Chapter 25. If there is
any doubt as to the requirements for off-street parking for an STVR, the Director shall determine the
required number of parking spaces.
Signage. Any commercial signage that advertises an STVR shall comply with the requirements of HCC
Section 22-2.6 and HCC Chapter 3.
Display Requirements. All STVRs shall display the following documents in compliance with the
provisions below:
(1) The STVR placard shall be displayed on the back of the front door of all sleeping quarters.
(2) Good Neighbor Policy. At a minimum, the following shall be prominently displayed within the
dwelling unit and recited in the rental agreement signed by the tenant:
(a) Quiet hours shall be from 9:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., during which time the noise from the STVR
shall not unreasonably disturb adjacent neighbors.
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Short-Term Vacation Rental Registration Statement of Compliance, cont.
(b) Sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries during non-quiet hours shall not be more
excessive than would be otherwise associated with a residential area.
(c) Guest vehicles shall be parked in the designated parking area.
(d) The STVR shall not be used for commercial purposes.
(3) STVR Registration placards shall be displayed in a conspicuous place on the STVR premises that
is readily visible to an inspector. In the event that a single address is associated with
multiple STVR permits, a listing of all units at that address holding current permits may be
displayed in a conspicuous, readily visible common area instead.
I have read and understand the contents of this Statement of Compliance. I agree to the statements and
Short-Term Vacation Rental Standards outlined above.
TMK: (3)______________________________
Owner/Authorized Agent Signature
Print Name
Date
Owner/Authorized Agent Signature
Print Name
Date
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