Short-Term Rental Regulations
in Easley, SC

The City of Easley Zoning Ordinance defines 'Tourist Home' (vacation rental) and treats Bed and Breakfast Inns as special-exception/conditional uses (see §2.6.17); tourist homes are explicitly distinguished from home-occupations. Short-term rentals are therefore allowed only where permitted under the ordinance (special exception/conditional use) and subject to zoning district rules, public-hearing/notice requirements, and building/permitting/Certificate of Occupancy standards. Pickens County separately requires STR registration and collection/remittance of local accommodations fees.

Yes, a permit is required to operate a short-term rental in Easley. 1) For zoning/land-use approval in Easley: submit the Special Exception/conditional-use application to the Zoning Administrator (application materials kept on file; public notice and hearing required; review by Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals per §1.7 procedures). 2) Obtain required building permits and a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Codes Department before commercial/transient use; pay applicable permit fees per the city's fee schedule. 3) For county tax/registration: register the property and remit accommodations/local lodging/accommodations fee through Pickens County's STR registration/payment portal (Pickens County provides an online registration/payment system and guidance).

1) For zoning/land-use approval in Easley: submit the Special Exception/conditional-use application to the Zoning Administrator (application materials kept on file; public notice and hearing required; review by Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals per §1.7 procedures). 2) Obtain required building permits and a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Codes Department before commercial/transient use; pay applicable permit fees per the city's fee schedule. 3) For county tax/registration: register the property and remit accommodations/local lodging/accommodations fee through Pickens County's STR registration/payment portal (Pickens County provides an online registration/payment system and guidance).