A temporary building permit application for a temporary dwelling unit outside the fire burned area will be accepted. Please go to the “How to apply for a permit” for more information.
Temporary Housing
How long will it take to obtain a temporary building permit if my parcel is inside the fire burned area?
If there are no more than a total of 3 dwelling units on the property and the units will be connected to the County Water and County Sewer, the review time should be approximately 2-3 weeks; however the permit application will not be routed to agencies for review until the County confirms the parcel has completed fire debris removal.
If there are more than a total of 3 dwelling units on the property or the units will not be connected to County Water and County Sewer, the review time may take longer.
How long will it take to obtain a temporary building permit if my parcel is outside the fire burned area?
If there are no more than a total of 3 dwelling units on the property and the units will be connected to the County Water and County Sewer, the review time should be approximately 2-3 weeks.
If there are more than a total of 3 dwelling units on the property or the units will not be connected to County Water and County Sewer, the review time may take longer.
What type of permit is used to submit an application for a temporary dwelling unit?
A temporary building permit is used to permit temporary dwelling units, under Maui County Code Section 16.25.108-Temporary Structures and Uses. Please go to the Temporary Housing webpage for more information.
Does a temporary dwelling unit need to be built to County Building, Electrical, and Plumbing code?
A building, electrical, and plumbing plan review is not performed, however a Design Professional/Electrical/Plumbing Certification form is required to be submitted with the temporary building permit application. Please review the certification information under “Information on Dwelling Units”.
Are there any land restrictions for temporary dwelling units?
If the Project is within the Shoreline Management Area, a Flood Hazard Area, Historic Districts 1, 2, or 3, the National Historic Landmark Boundary, planned developments, or a project district, the Planning Department shall require additional review and the Project may require relevant permit approvals.
What is needed to prepare site plan?
For your site plan, you'll need:
- Tax map key parcel number shall clearly indicated on site plan along with property address.
- Property Owner’s name and mailing address.
- Applicant’s name and mailing address.
- All temporary dwelling units. Each unit shall be numbered and labeled with the number of bedrooms.
- All other proposed structures.
- All other existing structures.
- Existing roads (label with name) and driveways.
- Proposed roads and driveways (label distance and width).
- All proposed utility installations (water, sewer, electrical, cable, etc.) that requires trench excavation.
- Location of nearest existing fire hydrant with approximate distance from farthest proposed dwelling.
- Location of proposed fire hydrants.
- Distance between proposed building and adjacent structures.
- Total area of temporary housing including proposed roads.
- Site plan shall be drawn to scale and all features shall be labeled.
- Completed site plan is uploaded to MAPPS when applying for the temporary building permit.
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