Driveway and paving rules in Hawaii
What the state says about driveway and paving work, with the page each rule comes from. It's a summary of the published rules, not legal advice, and your city or county can have rules of its own, especially for work that meets the street.
Updated October 8, 2026
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Who licenses driveway and paving work
The Hawaii Contractors License Board licenses this work under C-3 Asphalt paving and surfacing, which names driveways and seal coating, C-3a Asphalt concrete patching, sealing and striping, and C-31a Cement concrete. A license is needed for work over $1,500 or work that needs a building permit (HRS 444-2).1-3 Check a license with Hawaii's Professional and Vocational Licensing Division.
Driveways onto a state highway
Occupying or using a state highway's right-of-way needs a permit from the Hawaii Department of Transportation, applied for at the district office.4
Stormwater and shoreland limits
In Hawaii, the construction stormwater permit covers work that disturbs 1 acre of land or more.5-6
Door-to-door sales
If someone comes to your door offering paving or sealcoating, get a written contract with the company's name, address and price before any work starts.
Sources
What a driveway costs in Hawaii
Published national ranges for concrete driveways, patios and walkways, asphalt paving, sealcoating and gravel.
Contractors in Hawaii
Hawaii has 84 driveway contractors listed, and 52 of them hold an active USDOT registration. Browse them by county, or ask for quotes and we'll pass your job to contractors near you.
Cite this page
“Driveway and paving rules in Hawaii.” AllDrivewayServices.com, updated October 8, 2026. https://alldrivewayservices.com/hi/rules/