For decades, the Maui Chamber of Commerce—comprised of long-time kamaʻāina, caring employers, construction industry professionals, and dedicated community advocates—has been working with County and State government to find solutions to the chronic housing shortage. This long-standing commitment includes hosting major housing summits in 2017 and 2019 to inform lawmakers of solutions for affordable and attainable housing. Despite our efforts and the efforts of many others, the number of new units built has simply not kept pace with the community's critical needs, resulting in many residents and local families leaving the island because they can no longer afford to live here.

The Maui Housing Future Survey is specifically designed to provide policymakers, planners, and home builders with anonymous, detailed, and real-time data to ensure that upcoming housing projects align with resident needs. The goal is to move beyond simply building "more" housing and to focus on building the right type of housing, in the right locations, and at the right price points for the people who call Maui home.

This survey is entirely anonymous. Your individual answers will be kept confidential and used only for statistical analysis unless you explicitly choose to share your contact information at the end of this survey to be informed of housing initiatives. It should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

Mahalo for participating. Your voice is critical in addressing Maui's housing crisis and ensuring better planning for future generations.
SECTION 1: Your Household Snapshot (Demographics & Current Status)

These questions help us understand who is answering the survey and where the need is greatest.

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* 2. What is your current residential status in Maui? (Select one)

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* 3. Where in Maui do you currently live?

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* 4. What is your current housing status? (Select one)

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* 5. How many total people currently live in your household?

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* 6. Which of the following best describes your primary source of income? (Select one)

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* 7. If you are employed by a Maui business/organization, please select the industry.

SECTION 2: Your Ideal Housing Needs (The 'What')

This section captures the essential details needed for a successful housing match.

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* 8. How many bedrooms do you need? (Select one)

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* 9. How many bathrooms do you need? (Select one)

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* 10. Which of the following will be permanent occupants of the new home? (Select all that apply)

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* 11. Please identify the necessities and must-have features for your new home: (Select all that apply)

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* 12. How many parking spots do you need? (Select one)

For the next question, please refer to the following definitions:
  • Single-Family Home - detached, private yard
    • In August 2025, Maui's median home sales price was approximately $1,277,000 for a single-family home.
  • Townhouse/Row House - attached, typically 2+ stories)
  • Condominium - Multi-story building
    • Includes an Association of Apartment Owners (AOAO) or Homeowners Association (HOA) with monthly fees and added repair and maintenance fees, as needed or required
  • Apartment - multi-story building
  • Multi-Family - duplex or triplex, owning/renting one unit
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)/Cottage/Ohana - Small detached unit
  • Live/Work Unit - space designed for both living and business

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* 13. Which type of housing unit would you prefer? (Select all that apply)

SECTION 3: Location and Financial Capacity (The 'Where' & 'How Much')

This section helps us understand where new housing is most needed.

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* 14. If you could afford to live anywhere on Maui, which area would you prefer? (Select one ideal region)

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* 15. Which area would you prefer to live near for work/school? (Select all that apply)

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* 16. What is the maximum monthly payment your household can afford to pay for rent OR a mortgage (including taxes, insurance, any HOA/AOAO fees, and any other fees)? (Select one range)

Please use this chart to determine your AMI for Question 17:
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* 17. Using the chart above, what is your household’s AMI level?
This is required to properly qualify and match residents with affordable housing income tiers and Area Median Income (AMI) levels. (Select one range that most closely resembles your annual income level, based on Maui County DHHC definitions)

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* 18. When determining your AMI level above, what did you select for your family size?

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* 19. Have you previously pre-qualified for a home loan or housing program?

If you would like to get pre-qualified, please reach out to a banker or mortgage broker.

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* 20. Have you previously attended a Home Buyer Assistance/Training Program?

If you would like to take a Home Buyer Assistance/Training Program, Hale Mahaolu and Hawaiian Community Assets offer these training programs.
SECTION 4: Follow-Up & Contact (Optional Opt-In)
This is the only section where you will be asked for personal information. Choosing "Yes" will forfeit your anonymity for the purpose of being contacted, but your data will be used to help match you with a future unit.

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* 21. Would you like your individual housing needs and financial information to be shared with the County, State, and/or reputable home builders to be informed of upcoming housing units that match your needs?

Please note: all required questions are noted with an asterisk. If you click next and are not taken to the next page, please check to see that you've answered all required questions.

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