Maui County reached a significant benchmark in its recovery from the 2023 wildfires this week as rebuilding of the 100th structure was completed, the County of Maui Department of Public Works Development Services Administration announced Tuesday. In its weekly update of permitting numbers Monday, County-contracted 4Leaf Inc. reported 96 permits completed in Lahaina (88 residential, eight nonresidential) and four completed in Kula (all residential).
A completed permit means the structure has completed final inspection and is ready to be inhabited. “Reaching the 100th completed structure is more than a statistic — it represents families finally returning home and a community steadily rebuilding its foundation,” said Mayor Richard Bissen.
“This moment reflects the determination of our survivors and the tireless work of our County teams and partners who have supported them every step of the way. One hundred rebuilt structures means one hundred families who are no longer waiting — they are home. We remain focused on accelerating this progress, and we will not stop until every survivor who wishes to come home has that opportunity.” To expedite the permitting process, the County initiated Disaster Recovery Building Permits for those rebuilding in the Lahaina and Kula burn zones.
