Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Cross, SC

Airbnb listings are allowed in Cross, SC, but with restrictions. Short-term rentals are restricted by Berkeley County zoning, where 'Bed and breakfast' uses are conditional and 'Commercial lodging' is a listed use. Operators must pay a 2% Berkeley County accommodations fee and, if booking directly, must obtain a South Carolina Retail License and file state accommodations taxes. These rules apply to all short-term rental platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com, etc.) — not just Airbnb specifically. See the official source linked on this page for full requirements. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rentals are restricted by Berkeley County zoning, where 'Bed and breakfast' uses are conditional and 'Commercial lodging' is a listed use. Operators must pay a 2% Berkeley County accommodations fee and, if booking directly, must obtain a South Carolina Retail License and file state accommodations taxes.

Vrbo is permitted in Cross, SC under the same restrictions that apply to Airbnb — local rules govern the rental itself, not the specific platform. Last verified 2026-05-14.

Short-term rental hosts in Cross are typically responsible for lodging, occupancy, and applicable sales taxes — these usually apply even where hosting is allowed without a permit. Rates and remittance rules vary by jurisdiction (state, county, and city can each levy a share); confirm the current rates with the official source linked on this page. Platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo collect some taxes automatically, but the host remains liable for any not collected on their behalf.

We are not currently tracking any recent short-term rental ordinance changes for Cross. STR rules change frequently — verify the current requirements with the city or county before listing, using the official source linked on this page.