Hawaii Mid and Short-Term Rental Alliance

HIMAST advocates for the legal mid and short-term rental industry in Hawai’i promoting economic viability for Hawai’i residents. We Are Part of the Housing Solution, Providing: - Temporary and Transitional Housing for Residents and Visitors. - Locally-owned rental accommodations that generate employment and resident income. - Substantial Tax Revenue for the State and Counties. Did You Know that the 38,641 Mid and Short-Term Rentals in Hawai’i generate: - 49,000 jobs across Hawai'i. - $741M of state and local taxes (2022). Did You Know that: - 63% of travelers prefer STRs over hotel stays, trending up from 42% in 2019. - 33% are unlikely to consider a destination if STRs are not an accommodation option. - 21% of Hawai’i visitors are non-vacationers. 12% are visiting family and friends.