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Latest Housing related Handouts
Below are the handouts that were distributed at the Homeowners meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2024:
- DSA Permitting FAQs
- Elec Service Restoration Process
- FAQ Infrastructure
- Hawaiian Electric FAQ for Homeowners Meeting
- Homeowner Debris Removal FAQ
- Homeowner Fire Prevention FAQs
- Lahaina Temporary Dwelling Flyer
- Wahikuli Cesspool FAQ
This Temporary Housing page is your go-to resource for displaced wildfire survivors looking to build or place temporary dwelling units.
- Learn steps to apply for a Temporary Permit in Maui's Automated Planning and Permitting System (MAPPS) for Temporary Dwelling.
- Find information for Temporary Permits, FAQs, Housing Units, and Housing Resources for comprehensive assistance during this transitional period
What is a Temporary Structure?
A temporary structure is a dwelling unit permitted for 180 days. Examples include but are not limited to RV, pre-fabricated living space for temporary habitation, trailers, modular homes, constructed or enclosed areas used for temporary habitation.
To be considered for a temporary permit, dwelling units must meet Maui County Fire Code and must not pose a life safety or fire safety hazard. Units must be supported with certified individual wastewater systems or County sewer service to protect public health and sanitation.
Steps to Apply for a Temporary Permit within Lahaina Fire Impacted Areas
1. Receive debris closeout package
Check status below
2. Application Checklist
For a site plan you'll need the following:
- 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.
- Completed site plan shall be drawn to scale and all features shall be labeled and uploaded to MAPPS when applying for the temporary building permit.
- If the applicant is not the land owner, the applicant must provide a letter of authorization from the land owner.
- The authorization document is required to be submitted before the application is routed to agencies for review
- Determine the total value of all temporary dwellings (“Valuation”) that includes the value of all materials and labor for each dwelling unit, regardless if the materials or labor are donated.
- A single temporary building permit application is used for all dwelling units on a parcel.
Check wastewater service status
- If you property was served by County sewer and the sewer is operational, then you'll be able to connect to County sewer upon receiving approval from DEM.
- If your property was served by an individual waste system (cesspool or spectic), see DOH Cesspool guidance.
- If you property was served by County sewer but the sewer is not operational, then you'll be able to prepare a wastewater management plan to be approve by the County.
Check status below
- Provide completed Design Professional/Electrical/Plumbing Certification form.
- The completed form is required to be submitted before the application is routed to agencies for review.
Get assistance from the County Department of Environmental Management
3. Create a MAPPS Customer Self Service account
4. Submit application online in MAPPS
- Follow the instructions to Submit a Building Permit Application for Temporary Structures. View instructions here.
5. Pay Fees
- DSA Building Plan Review Fee is waived since a building plan review is not conducted for temporary building permits.
- DSA Building Permit Fee is required to be paid prior to issuance of building permit, if approved by all agencies.
- Fire Department Plan Review Fee is required to be paid before a temporary building permit application is routed to agencies for review.
6. Receive Approval
- Once you receive approval, you can proceed with your plans for your temporary structure.
Get Support
County of Maui Recovery Permit Center
A vital resource for those who are looking to rebuild in fire-affected areas in Lahaina and Kula as they navigate the permitting process and take the next step toward returning home.
County of Maui Service Center
110 Alaihi St., Suite 207
Get Directions
Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CNHA's Kāko‘o Maui Relief & Aid Services Center
Open: Monday-Friday at 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Phone: 808-204-2722
Email: kakoomaui@hawaiiancouncil.org
Maui Mall
153 E Kamehameha Ave, Kahului, HI 96732
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American Institute of Architects, Maui Chapter
To connect or find a local architect visit AIA, Maui Chapter.
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Find other resource centers available to support you.
View or Download Temporary Housing Flyer (PDF)
Temporary Building Permit for Dwellings for Displaced Wildfire Survivors
Temporary building permits for dwellings units are issued pursuant to Ordinance 5507, Section 108 Temporary Structures and Uses and the Mayor's Emergency Proclamation Relating to Wildfires
- The temporary structure permit is initially granted for 180 days, with extensions to be granted provided the Mayor's Emergency Proclamation is in effect and compliance with the permit requirements is maintained.
- All temporary structures permitted under the Mayor's Proclamation shall terminate all use within 120 days and be removed within 180 calendar days of the end of the Proclamation.
Temporary building permit applications must be submitted to the Maui’s Automated Planning and Permit System (MAPPS).
FAQs for Temporary Housing
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.
A temporary building permit application for a temporary dwelling unit inside the fire burned area will be accepted; however the permit application will not be routed to agencies for review until the County confirms the parcel has completed fire debris removal. Please go to the “How to apply for a permit” for more information.
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.
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.
A temporary building permit is used to permit temporary dwelling units, under Maui County Code Section 16.26.108-Temporary Structures and Uses.