THE TOWN THAT WAITS
Three years after the fire, Lahaina has 232 finished buildings, five commercial permits as of July 2, and a beautiful new sidewalk. A special report on what the numbers actually say, and the questions government still has not answered.
BY LAHAINA LEE · …
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June 2026 — What You Need to Know
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Bill 9 — Where Things Stand in May 2026 |
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▸ Bill 9 is law (Ordinance 5909). West Maui phase-out: Jan. 1, 2029. Everywhere else: Jan. 1, 2031. |
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▸ H3/H4 hotel zoning is politically stalled. All three planning commissions recommended denial. Council needs 6-3 supermajority. |
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May 2026 — What You Need to Know |
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▸ Lahaina residential rebuild: 562 permits issued, 206 homes complete, 310 under construction. Real progress — but still a long way to go. |
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▸ Front Street commercial rebuild: Barely started. County targeting July 2026 for infrastructure completion. Commercial openings … |
Maui Real Estate Advisor
April 2026
The Maui real estate market in April 2026 is sending mixed but meaningful signals: condo inventory is at historic highs and firmly in buyer’s market territory, while single-family home sales just posted their strongest month in two years and supply is tightening. Against …
View MoreThe February 2026 Maui real estate market update shows a sharp divergence between closed sales and pending activity. Condo sales remain historically low, while single-family home pendings are rising. Inventory levels remain elevated at nearly 21 months of supply in the condo …
View MoreTalk story from the ground, with the details that matter
As we turn the page into 2026, the story of Lahaina recovery continues to be one of steady progress layered with uncertainty, hard decisions, and a lot of waiting. This update pulls together what was shared most recently at the …
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