Frequently Asked Questions

Maui Ranch Estates is a privately governed agricultural subdivision of more than 70 parcels in Ha'ikū on the windward side of Maui. Established in 1971 and recorded under File Plan No. 1155, parcels range from 2–3 acres under AG zoning. All landowners are automatically members of the Owners' Association — membership comes with the land.

MRE sits in the ahupuaʻa of Ulumalu in Ha'ikū, on the lush windward shore of Maui. The main access roads are Waipalani Road and Maluna Road, off Kokomo Road in Ha'ikū. Ha'ikū Maui, HI 96708.

The Association is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by property owners at the Annual General Meeting. The Board's job is straightforward: keep the roads maintained and passable. That means contracting road work, collecting assessments, and making sure school buses, trash trucks, and delivery vehicles can get through. Reach the Board at info@mauiranchestates.org.

Annual assessments fund one thing: the roads. The Association owns a 40ft wide right-of-way across four TMK parcels covering six named private roads — Waipalani Rd, Maluna Rd, Kapuai Rd, Kalipo Pl, Koolau Rd, and N/S Lanikai Place. The Board maintains the ~15ft road surface and keeps the full corridor clear enough for school buses, trash trucks, and delivery vehicles. Every owner has an easement right over these roads, and every owner contributes to their upkeep. The assessment amount is set each year at the Annual General Meeting.

The Restrictive Covenants are the foundational governing document for all MRE property owners. Originally recorded May 19, 1971 and amended in 1995 and 2014, they establish land use rules, road access rights, and the Association's authority. They run with the land — every owner is bound by them regardless of when they purchased. Download a copy on the Documents page.

HECO — Hawaiian Electric Company serves Maui Ranch Estates. For outages, new service, or billing questions, visit hawaiianelectric.com. Check current outages on the Maui County Outage Map.

The MRE HOA Board is enrolling in HECO's community vegetation management program to request a neighborhood-wide inspection of trees encroaching on power lines. We are documenting hazard locations throughout the subdivision — if you have a tree near lines on your property, contact the Board so we can include it in our report to HECO.

What HECO covers: Hawaiian Electric has the legal right to trim or remove trees within utility easements that threaten high-voltage lines. They can also de-energize and temporarily lower your service drop (the line from pole to house) so a private contractor can work safely near it — at no charge to you.

What owners are responsible for: Trees on your own property affecting your service drop are your responsibility to trim. Always stay at least 10 feet away from any overhead line. Never touch a tree that is in contact with a power line — it can become energized.

To report an immediate hazard (tree on a line, outage), call the HECO Maui Trouble Line: 1-855-304-8181 (24/7). For non-emergency vegetation questions: (808) 871-9777 (Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.).

More information at hawaiianelectric.com/community-and-education.

Hawaiian Telcom (H.Tel) — provides landline and DSL/fiber internet service to Ha'ikū. Contact hawaiiantel.com to check availability at your address.

Spectrum — cable internet and TV available on many MRE streets. Check availability at spectrum.com by address.

Satellite internet (Starlink, HughesNet) is also an option for properties where wired service is limited. Cell coverage in Ha'ikū varies — check your carrier's coverage map for your specific parcel.

Most properties in MRE are served by the Maui County Department of Water Supply (MCDWS). Meters on most parcels are ½-inch (0.5") service connections. Some owners supplement county water with rooftop catchment systems, which is common and practical given Ha'ikū's rainfall. For new connections, service changes, or billing, contact the Maui County Department of Water Supply.

Ha'ikū has no curbside collection, but Maui County offers an optional residential pickup service. Two options as of March 2026:

• County residential service — optional scheduled pickup, $432/year. Sign up and pay through the Maui County Solid Waste Division.
• Self-haul — non-commercial loads can be dropped at the Central Maui Landfill for $5 per load.

Maui County's Solid Waste Division periodically offers free green waste and bulky pick-up events. Check mauicounty.gov for schedules.