Living in a tent on your private property.

[OpenD]

I'm not an attorney - I only play one on Halloween... but...

The County has this to say in their FAQs about permits:

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I’m hosting a private wedding in my backyard; do I need a building permit for the tents?

Temporary tents or canopies used for private family parties, such as weddings, on your own property need approval and a temporary permit, valid for 30 days from the Building Division.

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http://energy.hawaii.gov/wp-content/uplo...Permit.pdf

Over 30 days? Tents are not permitted. In other words, taking residence in a tent is illegal. Ask the County, that's the answer you'll get. And they seem quite clear on the point.

Yes, I'm clear that enforcement is nil on this, and that people do it anyway, but I'm talking about what is legally permitted.