Information on how to apply is available at: mapps.mauicounty.gov/320/DSA-Disaster-Recovery-Building-Permit.

A property owner may apply for a building permit under the Disaster Recovery work class for structures destroyed in the 2023 fires for alterations, repairs, reconstruction, and new construction of structures.

There are no restrictions regarding building permit application submittal, so you can apply now. Information on how to apply is available at: mapps.mauicounty.gov/320/DSA-Disaster-Recovery-Building-Permit.

A property owner may apply for a building permit under the Disaster Recovery work class. If qualified, the plan review is anticipated to take up to fifteen (15) calendar days. However, the time it takes for a permit to be issued will depend on a variety of things as each permit application is unique and will be dependent on the location of the property and the proposed improvements.

There are fees associated with a building permit that must be paid for permit review and issuance. Contact the Recovery Permit Center at (808) 270-5724 for additional information.

The following are some guides to your rebuild:

1. Hire a design professional and begin designing your home. The first step in the permit process is completing the design of your house. Designs must be prepared by an architect or structural engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii. A list of architects can be found on Maui AIA (American Institute of Architects) Chapter’s website here.

2. Research land use requirements that may affect the design of your home. Your design professional can assist you in understanding the requirements based on your land use zoning and how the requirement may affect your design.

3. Once your design professional has completed building plans for your home, you may apply for a building permit. A property owner may apply for a building permit under the Disaster Recovery work class. Information on how to apply is available at: mapps.mauicounty.gov/320/DSA-Disaster-Recovery-Building-Permit.

A property owner may apply for a temporary building permit for a temporary dwelling. Information on how to apply is available at: mauirecovers.org/temporaryhousing. Please note that the building permit will not be issued until debris removal has been completed.

A property owner with a home destroyed in the 2023 fires may rebuild to house someone other than the property owner. A property owner may apply for a building permit under the Disaster Recovery work class. Information on how to apply is available here.

The building permit application submitted prior to the 2023 fires should continue to be reviewed. Contact the Recovery Permit Center at (808) 270-5724 to confirm if the existing permit application qualifies under the new emergency permitting process.

The permit application should be withdrawn and a new building permit application should be submitted. Contact the Recovery Permit Center at (808) 270-5724 to confirm if the new building permit application qualifies under the Disaster Recovery permitting process.

If the building permit is still valid, and the rebuild will be done per the approved plans, a property owner may be able to start construction using the approved plans after fire debris removal has been completed for the parcel. Contact the Recovery Permit Center at (808) 270-5724 to verify if your permit is still valid and resubmittal of plans is not required.

The permit should be withdrawn and a new building permit will need to be submitted. Contact the Recovery Permit Center at (808) 270-5724 to verify if your parcel qualifies for the Disaster Recovery Building permit.