Andrew Church expressed deep concern about the proposed ban on short-term rentals, stating, 'My family is losing sleep every night over this thing. By enforcing this ban, they are going to bankrupt my family.' Living in Maui for over two decades, Church relied on rental income, and the potential for losing everything forced him to reconsider his family's future on the island, where his fiancé's roots run deep.
Experts believe that phasing out over 7,000 short-term rentals will help alleviate the housing crisis in Maui, as the island has one of the highest real estate prices in the US. With a median home price reaching $1.1 million as of July 2024, officials argue that creating more long-term housing options could ultimately lower prices and provide stability for local families.
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