Dallas vs Maui County

Texas Restricted | Hawaii Effectively Banned

Disclaimer: General information only — not legal advice. Verify with your local government.

Dallas, Texas
Status Restricted
Permit Fee $285 registration fee
Tax Rate 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state)
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax No
Max Fine $500–$2,000/violation
Maui County, Hawaii
Status Effectively Banned
Permit Fee Set by annual budget ordinance — contact Planning Dept for current amount
Tax Rate ~18% combined (11% state TAT + 3% county MCTAT + 4% GET)
Day Limit No limit
Renewal Annual
Platform Tax No
Max Fine $20,000 first offense; $10,000/day thereafter

Dallas has more favorable STR regulations overall.

Permits & Licensing

Dallas charges $285 registration fee for STR licensing, while Maui County charges Set by annual budget ordinance — contact Planning Dept for current amount. Dallas renewal is annual, and Maui County renewal is annual. Overall, Dallas has a more permissive regulatory environment (Restricted) compared to Maui County (Effectively Banned).

Tax Obligations

In Dallas, hosts pay 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state). In Maui County, hosts pay ~18% combined (11% state TAT + 3% county MCTAT + 4% GET). Neither city has automatic platform tax collection — hosts in both markets must handle tax collection and remittance independently.

Day Limits & Restrictions

Neither city imposes an annual day limit on short-term rentals, giving hosts year-round flexibility.

Fines & Enforcement

Hosts operating without a permit in Dallas face penalties including $500–$2,000/violation. In Maui County, violations can result in $20,000 first offense; $10,000/day thereafter. Both cities actively enforce their STR regulations, so securing proper licensing before listing is essential in either market.

Dallas Overview

Dallas banned non-owner-occupied STRs in residential single-family zoning districts effective April 2023. Owner-occupied or 'hosted' stays and multifamily/commercial zoning remain allowed with registration.

Contact: Dallas Code Compliance — 3-1-1 or (214) 670-5111

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Maui County Overview

Ordinance 5909 (signed Dec 2025) phases out all apartment-zoned vacation rentals — STR use must cease by Jan 1, 2029 in West Maui and Jan 1, 2031 elsewhere. Existing STRH and B&B permits remain but are capped. Legal challenges are pending.

Contact: Planning Dept., Current Planning Division — (808) 270-8205

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it easier to Airbnb in Dallas or Maui County?
Dallas is classified as "Restricted" while Maui County is "Effectively Banned." Dallas's permit fee is $285 registration fee compared to Set by annual budget ordinance — contact Planning Dept for current amount in Maui County. Overall, Dallas has a more host-friendly regulatory environment.
Which city has higher STR taxes — Dallas or Maui County?
Dallas charges 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state), while Maui County charges ~18% combined (11% state TAT + 3% county MCTAT + 4% GET).
Which city has stricter fines for illegal short-term rentals?
Dallas: $500–$2,000/violation. Maui County: $20,000 first offense; $10,000/day thereafter. Both cities actively enforce STR regulations, so proper licensing is essential.
Do Dallas and Maui County have day limits for Airbnb?
Dallas has no annual day limit. Maui County has no annual day limit.
Which city is better for first-time Airbnb hosts — Dallas or Maui County?
For new hosts, consider the total cost of entry: Dallas charges $285 registration fee for permits with 13% Hotel Occupancy Tax (7% city + 6% state) in taxes. Maui County charges Set by annual budget ordinance — contact Planning Dept for current amount with ~18% combined (11% state TAT + 3% county MCTAT + 4% GET). Neither city offers automatic platform tax collection, so plan for manual tax remittance.